A Frenchman having heard the phrase, ■'I've got other fish to fry,'' very readily learned its application. One evening, after escorting a young lady home, and being invited to walk in, he thought of the above expression, and exoused himself by saying, *' I tank you. J must go cook some fish." PtiAUsijfiiE.-^-It is supposed that the man who left the house was not able to take it with him. WiDow'iSßs' VViiiSDS.—Cigars.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2112, 11 October 1875, Page 2
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71Untitled Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2112, 11 October 1875, Page 2
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