"While crossing a field near Berwick a gamekeeper noticed a dear coming
in his direction and he took cover in a hayrick."--_Scotch Paper_.
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"PARLOURMAID Wanted, afternoons, 2-6.30, galvanised iron, 50 ft. to 140
ft. long x 21 ft."--_Local Paper_.
It needs a girl with an iron constitution to support such a frame.
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"For Sale, Clergyman's Grey Costume, latest style; also Jumper, never
worn."--_Irish Paper_.
The reverend gentleman appears to have jibbed at the jumper.
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[Illustration: _Village Umpire (advancing down pitch, after resisting two
appeals for l.b.w.)_. "YOU BETTER TAKE A FRESH MIDDLE, JARGE, 'COS IF 'E
'ITS 'EE AGAIN IN THE ZAME PLACE I SHALL 'AVE TO GIVE 'EE OUT."]
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