T. S. N.

Bermondsey.

Why should W. P. STORER suppose that the name of Longfellow originated

otherwise than in the lengthy proportions of an ancestor? Surely the

well-known surnames, Rufus, Longshanks, Strongbow, are sufficient to

warrant us in saying that Longfellow need have nothing to do with

Longueville. From what shall we derive the names of Longman, Greathead,

Littlejohn, and Tallboy?

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