A case of domestic scandal was under discussion at a tea-table. " Well, let us think the best of her we can," said an elderly spinster. " Yes," said another, " and say the wont." No man can tell another's feelings. A stalwart Irish laborer was one day begging, from a gentleman, who requested a medical man present to examine the said laborer. The laborer had enforced his - plea with, " Yer banner, I can't work." " I can find nothing the matter, with yon to prevent your working,' man," said the doctor.' : " Ah, that's true for you replied Pat; " but then your banner can't tell how lazy I feel,"
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Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2421, 9 January 1882, Page 3
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