The'Scottish village policeman was making a few inquiries about a man who had recently come to live in ' the district. “Do you ken a man called M'Cann?” the other asked Jock Sampson, .who was reputed to know everybody. “Aye, that I do,” replied Jock. “ Then give me a description of the persoi,” pursued the policeman. Jock scratched his’head, determined not to “ give away ” his friend. “Well,” he said, “it was a foggy day J v/a S inf—i-’iio—l )■-> V(iV. C’-n either a wee man wi’ a long beard or a tall i.inu ;;; a spurn.'.
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Evening Star, Issue 19552, 10 May 1927, Page 3
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