S. WMSON.

Glasgow.

_"Well's a fret"_ (Vol. viii., p. 197.).--This is one of a class which

will be lost if not recorded. Forty years ago, in the West of England,

and perhaps elsewhere, a servant, when teased by a child to know where

such a person was, would answer--

"In his skin

When he jumps out, you may jump in."

The answer to _Eh_? was always _Straw_. I dare say more of these things

will be produced. What ought they to be called?

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