The old ejf-Emperor Ferdinand of .[ Austria, having tasted some pike ft la matelotte, liked it so well that h» asked for a second helping. The mitre d'hotel sent him up word that none wai left. . " How much do you buy ? " inquired the Emperor. "Two hundredweight, your Majesty," was the reply. " Well, then," , muttered the invalid potentate, "next time please to purchase half a pound more, so that I may haye a second turn at it."
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1970, 28 April 1875, Page 2
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75Untitled Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1970, 28 April 1875, Page 2
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