Franklin, when ambassador to France, being at a ranting of a literary society, and nut w.-lt understanding the French when declaimed,'determined to applaud when he saw a lady of liis acquaintance express; satisfaction. VVJien theylmd ceased, a little child, who understood the I? ench, said to him, ' But grandpapa, you always applauded the loudest when they were praising you.' LVauklin laughed heartily> and explained the matter.
Two Irishmen, in crossing a field, came in contact with a donkey, who was making ' day hideous' with his unearthly braying. Jemmy stood a moment in astonishment, bitt turning to Pat, who seemed as much enraptured with the song as himself, remarked, c It's a fine larpe ear that bird has for music, Tat, but sure lie's got an awful cowld,'
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 521, 21 August 1863, Page 10 (Supplement)
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