Fob the Sakk of Effect.—A French ■oldier was sitting, a short time back, on the summit of a hill overlooking a garrison town ; his horse was picketed close by; the man was smoking leisurely, and from time to time glancing from the esplanade to a big official envelope he had in his hand. A comrade passed, and . said, "What are you doing there ? " "I am bearing the President MaoMahon's pardon for our friend ■'; , who is to be shot this morning, replied the smoker. " Well, then, hurry along with it," said his comrade. "Oh no! see, there is a soul on the esplanade, and the T%&ig platoon has not yet been formed. Youf^rely would not have -me rob my appearance of all dramatic effect! " Intebesiinq- Expeeiments.—An experienced lady observes that a good way to pick out a husband is to see how patiently he waits for dinner when it is behind time. Her husband remarks that a good way to pick out a wife is to see whether she has dinner ready in time.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2617, 29 May 1877, Page 3
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173Untitled Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2617, 29 May 1877, Page 3
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