When the contract was signed, witnessed and posted on its way to the other signatories there was a general sense of relief that Christmas would not be very different from usual after all. Henry growled a good deal. But we know our Reverend Henry: he will do his duty when the time comes.
"The Prince of Wales noticed a private in his own regiment, the Grenadier Guards, who is six feet inches in height. He is six feet inches in height."—Scotsman.
It sounds silly, but the writer evidently means it.
THE RULING PASSION.
Voice from below. "For 'eaven's sake, mum, get back. The fire-escape will be 'ere in five minutes."
Endangered Female. "Five minutes? Then throw me back my knitting."