There lived in the Highlands some years ago a minister who was rather slow in paying his debts. On u Saturday night he despatched his “man” across the river for a pair of shoes, which he had sent to get mended by David, his shoemaker. There happened to be a spate in the river, and Donald could not get back till about midday on Sunday. When he appeared, the minister was conducting service in the church. He happened to be preaching about David, and just as Donald made his appearance at the door the minister said ; “ But what did David say ?” “ David said,” exclaimed Donald, “that he will send you the shoes when you send the money to him !” Someone nays women live longer than men. This is undoubtedly so. We know a charming young actress who was on the stage forty years ago, and she is only thirtytwo now.
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Evening Star, Issue 7432, 30 January 1888, Page 4
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150Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 7432, 30 January 1888, Page 4
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