A Scotsh youth, who had arrived in London by the night train, saw some policemen flashing their lamps. Not knowing what it meant, ho naked a man near him: * Fat is a' thae loonies (lacin' wi* the wee: bits o' liohtiea ?’ Londoner: ‘I beg your pardon, sir.’ Youth: 1 3? at is a* thae loonies daein' wi’.the wee bits o’ lichtiea?’ Londoner: ‘Get out, yon bloomin’ Portngee! ’
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2410, 16 January 1895, Page 4
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67Untitled New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2410, 16 January 1895, Page 4
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