—When I'm late for school, The excuse 'twill be my mother, Sir; And when that one won't do, I'll try and make another, Sir. Fer my mother is a good man, And so, Sir, is my daddy O— And 'twill not be my fault If I'm not their own Paddy O.

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The following anecdote is related of him:—Charles II. more than once dined with his good citizens of London on their Lord Mayor's Day, and did so the year that Sir Robert Viner was mayor. Sir Robert was a very loyal man, and, very fond of his sovereign; but, what with the joy he felt at heart for the honour done him by his prince, and through the warmth he was in with continual toasting healths to the royal family, his lordship grew a little fond of his majesty, and entered into a familiarity not altogether so graceful in so public a place. The king understood very well how to extricate himself in all kinds of difficulties, and, with a hint to the company to avoid ceremony, stole off and made towards his coach, which stood ready for him in Guildhall yard. But the mayor liked his company so well, and was grown so intimate, that he pursued him hastily, and, catching him fast by the hand, cried out with a vehement oath and accent, "Sir, you shall stay and take t'other bottle." The airy monarch looked kindly at him over his shoulder, and with a smile and graceful air, repeated this line of the old song—

"He that's drunk is as great as a king,"

and immediately returned back, and complied with his landlord.—Spectator, 462.

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THE IRISH SCHOOLBOY

A "RALE" SHOEMAKER'S BILL

PATHETIC REJOINDER

WHO TOLD YOU?

LIMBIRD'S EDITION OF THE

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