A DISTINCTION.

A LADY came up one day to the keeper of the light-house near Plymouth,

which is a great curiosity. "I want to see the light-house," said the

lady. "It cannot be complied with," was the reply. "Do you know who I

am, Sir?" "No, Madam." "I am the Captain's _lady_." "_If you were his

wife, Madam, you could not see it without his order!_"

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