THE UGLIEST FAMILY IN ENGLAND.
It is not unusual in life to see an awkward fellow making a false step. He attempts to recover himself and makes another; the second is followed by a third, and down he comes. Here is an illustration of what we mean:
A gentleman once said to Lord North, "Pray, my lord, who is that extremely ugly woman sitting over there?"
"That's my youngest sister," said his lordship.
"Good gracious!" said the gentleman, "I don't mean her, I mean the next."
"That is my eldest sister," replied the nobleman.
"I protest," cried the unhappy gentleman, "I don't mean her, but the third."
"That is my wife," said Lord North.
"The devil!" ejaculated the poor fellow.
"You may well say that," said Lord North, "for she is as ugly as one. But console yourself, my dear sir, we are the ugliest family in England."—Golden Penny.