One day when Erskine was, as usual, on his way to Westminister Hall, with his large ft bag full of hricfs, he was accosted by a boy who asked him if he was n dealer in old clothes. " No, you imp," replied the counsellor, "these are all new suits." An Irishman in distress asked lor relief. He was repulsed with, " G-o to h—11!" Pat looked at hiun a moment, and then replied, " God bless you honour for your civility; ye're the first gintleman that invited mo to his father's house siuce I came to Loudon."
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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 815, 20 May 1871, Page 2
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95Untitled Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 815, 20 May 1871, Page 2
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