Anecdotes of Disraeli.
Among the anecdotes tolcl by Mr Henry Lake in his "Reminiscences of Lord Beaconsfield." just published by Cassell, is that of the laborer at Hughenden, who, addressing his Lordship's coachman, and not knowing that his Lordship was in the carriage, inquired, " How's the old man to-day ?" "I'm quite well, thank you," replied the Earl, suddenly looking out of the carriage window and thoroughly enjoying the joke. On another occasion Lord Beaconsfield was overtaken in his own grounds by two intrusive women, who, not knowing him, asked, " Is this Dizzy's place?" The Earl courteously replied, "It is," and directed them to a part of the ground where they could obtain a good view of the house. The women were much confused afterwards when they found they had been addressing the owner.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 4999, 9 June 1891, Page 1
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