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24 plied, they must all live on the sixth of Matthew,—Take no thought for to-morrow.

Lady Wallace, celebrated in Scotland for her wit and beauty, happening to be at an assembly in Edinburgh, a young gentleman, the son of his Majesty's printer, who had the patent for publishing Bibles, made his appearance, dressed in green and gold. Being a new face, and extremely elegant, he attracted the attention of the whole company. A general murmur prevailed in the room, to know what he was? Lady W instantly made answer, loud enough to be heard, Oh, don't you know him? It is young Bible, bound in calf, and gilt, but not lettered!

An Irishman, one day was walking on the streets of Belfast, found a light Guinea, and got 18s. for it; next day he was travelling and sees another, and says, Allelieu dear honey, I'll have nothing to do with you, for I lost 3s. by your brother yesterday.

One of the late town's officers of Ayr, was struck severely by accident on the head by his wife—after the fray was adjusted, the wife said to her husband, H had I killed you, and I been hanged for it, would you marry Kate M'Lachlan.