HE’S GOT T’OIL-BOTTLE IN HIS POCKET.

This is a Craven saying, and is applied to a person, who, like the

heathen Janus, has two faces; in other words, one who acts with

duplicity, who will flatter you to your face, and malign you behind your

back. Alas! how many are there amongst all ranks, and in all places, who

have “got t’oil bottles in their pockets.”

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 1618 / 1847 题