Our" Maggie Dee had her full share of Scotch prudence and economy, She had worn her old bonnet so long that some neighbours offered to get a new one for her. They asked if she would prefer straw or silk as material.
"Weel" replied Maggie, "since ye insist on gien' me a bonnet, I think I'll take a straw one; it will, maybe, just be a mouthful for the coo when I'm through with it."
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Followed His Fare A TAXIMAN at Lo Havre had an argument with a sailor about his fare. He came on board the man's ship to complain, leaving his taxi on the quay. He was still arguing when the vessel sailed for England.
So he sailed, too—and, of course the immigration authorities had to send him back.
Well, he got a cross-Channel trip—twice. 1 suppose it's a case of fare exchange.
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