HE MEANT WELL.
An Irishman made his way into a country gaol, and asked to be allowed to see the governor.
On being ushered into that functionary's presence, he begged for the favor of an interview with a prisoner who was to be a sufferer of the extreme penalty of the law in the course of the morning.
"No, my man," said the governor, on being appealed to, "you cannot see the prisoner. He is to be executed in half an hour's time, and it is not allowed for visitors to. see a prisoner on the day of execution. But what might be your business with him?"
"Shure, sorr," answered Pat, "it's his birthday, and I was afther wishing him many happy returns of the day!"
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Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 17 February 1915, Page 3
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126HE MEANT WELL. Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 17 February 1915, Page 3
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