THE BRAYING OF AN ASS
A Commonwealth politician tells a good story of himself about the first political speech he ever made. He says: ‘ I jumped up and began, “Gentlemen, Herodotus tells us ” ’ * “Which ticket is he on?” yelled the man with the red shirt. * “Herodotus tells us,” I resumed, “of a whole army that was put to flight by the braying of an ass.” ‘ Then the crowd applauded, and I felt fine. Then the young man’s voice rose above the din. “Young man,” he called,. “you needn’t be afraid of this crowd. It’s been tested.” ’
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New Zealand Tablet, 11 September 1913, Page 62
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96THE BRAYING OF AN ASS New Zealand Tablet, 11 September 1913, Page 62
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