COCKNEY EPITAPH FOR A COOK.--"Peace to his hashes."

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"A Horse," observed a Scotch vet., "may have a very good appetite, and

yet be unable to eat a bit."

"Ah," said 'Arry, "there's the difference between a 'oss and a ostridge,

which could eat bit, snaffle, curb and all."

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