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Mrs Partington and Her Mop

By Sydney Smith

The defiant Mrs Partington took on the full might of the Atlantic Ocean.

One More Pounce

Paraphrased from Captain Charles Johnson

A Welshman was not keen on handing over his employer’s money just because Tom Dorbel had a gun.

Dog and Ducking

By Edward Jesse

A much-provoked Newfoundland loses his patience.

Shock and Awe

By Abraham Lincoln

Fame found Abraham Lincoln before he was ready for the scrutiny of the camera.

The Right Words in the Wrong Order

By Mr Addison

Such was the reputation of the Prussian army in the days of the Frederick the Great that even foreigners wanted to join.

Tough Customer

By Anonymous

A little anecdote about a schoolmaster who wasn’t as much of a Wackford Squeers as he appeared to be.

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