De. Guthrie and the ..Porter.— One day recently, Dr. Guthrie, _ leaving here for Granton, by steamer, his luggage was taken to the quay by a porter, who generally claims something extra for a dram. On receiving Ins pay, James touched his bonnet with a "something to tak' a drain wi', if you please?"- " A drain, sir ; no, go home and .drink tea and coffee as I do, and take no drams ! it will be ..better both for your soul and body," was the Doctor's characteristic reply. " Weel, weel, sir," responded , James, as he retired, nothing daunted, "if it were a' lees ye tell't tliis week 'afore, that's true, sir; that itis, sir." Dr. Guthrie has stored up the answe» for future reference— Northern Ensign.
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Southland Times, Volume I, Issue 6, 14 June 1864, Page 2
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124Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Southland Times, Volume I, Issue 6, 14 June 1864, Page 2
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