On the Strength of It.
A young Irishman onco went to a^kind!i ear ted old squire for a recommendation. An elaborate testimonial was written and read to him. He took it with thanks, but did nol move. * • • "What's the matter with it?" demanded the squire. " Oh, 'nothin', sorr, ' said the lad quickly. "Well, then, why don't you go?" " Sure, sorr, I thought on the str'ragth of a_reeominind like that you'd be wanting to hiro me."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2387, 30 November 1899, Page 67
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75On the Strength of It. Otago Witness, Issue 2387, 30 November 1899, Page 67
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