There are times and circumstances in which one may well refuse to be
pumped of what he knows.
A Scotch laddie was summoned to give evidence against his
father. “Come, my wee mon, tell us what ye ken aboot this
affair.” “Weel, ye ken Inverness Street?” “I do, laddie,” said
his worship. “Weel, ye gang along and turn into the square.”
“Yes, yes.” “Turn to the right up into High Street till ye come
to a pump.” “I know the old pump well,” said his honor. “Weel,”
added the laddie, “ye may gang and pump it, for ye’ll no pump
me.”
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