Question: What is the difference between an Inspector of Fisheries, the Gallup Survey and the Minister of Information?
Answer: An Inspector of Fisheries views our nels, The Gallup Survey nets our views and the Minister of Information vets our news,—"Dogberry" in the "News Chronicle."
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T knew the Roman legions and the harsh. voiced Danish hordes.
T heard the Saxon revels, saw blood on Norman Swords.
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For my people's faith and courage ave'lights or London Town Which still would shine and glitter though my last broad bridite were down,
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