A traveller in France, whose conscience would not allow him to swear, found at tho hotel where he was staying that ihe waiters had been so accustomed to hear Englishmen use strong language, that they set him down a milksop, and neglected him accordingly. He therefore hit upon this expedient to- secure a proper amount of attention. Whenever he gave an order he rolled out in sonorous tones the words "Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham." The effect was marvellous.
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Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1803, 13 October 1874, Page 2
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