He Carried Them Up.
An old-fashioned lady gave her servant very particular instructions regarding visitors, explaining (bat they were to be shown into ine drawingroom, and using the Scotticism, “ Carry any ladies that call up-;-:.or ■ On the arrival of (ho i.r,t visitors, Donald was eager to rC-w Ills strict attention to his mistn;; : -: oroors, two ladies came together, and _ Donald, seizing one in his arm:', said to die other, “ Bide yc there lib i conic tor ye,” and, in spite of Iter druggies and remonstrance, ushered in terrihed visitor into his mistress's presence in this unwonted fashion.
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Manawatu Herald, 8 March 1904, Page 3
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97He Carried Them Up. Manawatu Herald, 8 March 1904, Page 3
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