BREVET MAJOR.

A NOBLEMAN having given a grand party, his tailor was among the company,

and was thus addressed by his lordship: "My dear Sir, I remember your

face, but I forget your name." The tailor whispered in a low tone--"I

made your breeches." The nobleman, taking him by the hand,

exclaimed--"Major Breeches, I am happy to see you."

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