One of the newly-rich had gone up to Scotland for a holiday in August. While walking over the moors one day a farmer asked him if he would like a day’s shooting. “ Well,” he said, “ I haven’t shot before.” “ Never min’,” said the farmer, “ here’s twa dugs and a gun and ‘ the best of luck.’ ” The man surprised the farmer by returning in about 20 minutes. “ Ye’ve been verra quick,” said the fanner. “Don’t ye like shooting ” “ Not half,” replied the other. “ Got any more dogs?”
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Evening Star, Issue 23130, 2 December 1938, Page 11
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