A Ranker.
Extract from Battalion Orders:—
"The horse and cab of the Headquarters attached to the —— Regt., A. Coy., for forage and accommodation."
"In the Ascot Double Handicap Hurdle Race, after an objection to Early Berry for jumping, the race was awarded to Marita."
Sporting Paper.
Marita, presumably, crawled under the hurdles like a little lady.
"In spite of all traditions about the British love of a tub, we rarely are acquainted with the proper use of soap and water.... And thus we lay ourselves under Browning's reproach of 'You very imperfect ablutionist!'"
British Weekly.
Browning may have written this; but we prefer Gilbert's version:—
"You very imperfect ablutioner."
Macpherson (who, having lost half-a-crown in the Strand and reported the loss overnight at Scotland Yard, on returning next day to resume his search finds the road up). "Losh me—thae Londoners are awfu' thorough!"