A Story of the Iron Duke.
Major Arthur Griffiths in the Neva Century Review writes on " The Real Wellington," and against the common idea of the Duke's coldness, tells this story : — In a public ball-room the Duke came across an old soldier friend long lost sight of. To this kindly query whether he, the Duke of Wellington, could be of any Berries
to this friend, who was on half-pay and unprovided with the money so necessary in those days of peace t purchase advancement, " Yes, your Grace, you can do me a very great service," was the prompt reply. "If you will give me your arm across the room, and appear to take some interest in me,, you will make my fortune." The service was forthwith rendered, and explanation sought. The fact was that the officer in question was paying his addresses to a rich widow of the place, who still hesitated to accept him. But she was at the ball, and she saw with her own eyes how greatly her pretendant was appreciated. This settled the question ; the officer was accepted, married, bought his way back to full pay, rose steadily, till he reached the highest honours.
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Manawatu Herald, 10 June 1897, Page 2
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198A Story of the Iron Duke. Manawatu Herald, 10 June 1897, Page 2
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