A GOOD TIP.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 663, 23 October 1902, Page 20

A GOOD TIP.

Near Lurgan a grocer named Brown also kept the village public-house. One day a well-known “ droughty soul ” called and ordered a drink. The publican, knowing his- customer, demanded the cash before handing over the liquor, but the thirsty one had none, and re-

luctantly turned to go, remarking in a plaintive tone, “ Well, ye wudn’t hae lost anything be letting me have a glass o’ whusky, as I would hae told ye something to yer advantage.” This was too much for Mr Brown's curiosity and with a little hesitation he handed over the drink. When this had been consumed the drinker said, “ Mr Brown, * what I wanted tae tell ye was this—lf iver ye aie in Downpatrick gaol take the treadmill to the right, as it is the easiest worked ?”