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... A Linguist. Ah, Mister M'Guire, I hear you have a very clever son. Is that true?” ‘‘ Faith, your honour, it is.” ” Does ho speak any languages?” “He do; spheaks six, sor—Latin, Oiriah, Frinch. Arithmetic, English, and Shorthand.” —J R., Strathtay, ...
... Scottish Territorials were spending a day in London, and were riding the top ’bus. Said one—“There’s a pretty lass front Let’s speak to her.” ‘‘B de a wee,” was the reply, “till she's paid her fare.”—Mrs W. M., Campbeltown. ...
... Then at last the woman moved. She flung out her arms and started forward, while a agonised despair escaped her lips. Oh, speak, speak to me!” she cried with passionate earnestness. Tell me, tell what I am to do I” But the figure on the balcony made no reply ...
... “Well? You know what has happened. Do you want me to speak still more plainly ? Remember, I don’t blame you, for I know what you suffered at the hands that woman.” “ I do not know of what you speak.” he said sullenly. “ Oh, yes, you do. But since you ...
... heavy heart, was once more bending his footsteps towards Kirsty’s cottage. Would he be able to see her to-night, and perhaps speak with her for a moment? Once already to-day he had seen her. She had passed quite close to him, holding her big dog by the collar ...
... The honour can do them is but scant, a poor substitute for that which they deserve, but we can always revere their names. Speak only good of a soldier who has fought and died, for remember he has given his heart’s blood for Britain. The following is the ...
... invited to and discuss the same, - e ra( if or d Review, speaking of Mr Barker, saysWe W e read after Mr Barker for nearly twenty-five years, and have admired his singular talent for public speaking. is uu>|>ably a very clever man. He certainly skilled debater ...
... German soldier was admitted as patient. Those two soldiers became the best of pals. The Scottic could not speak German and the German could not speak our language, yet they were the best of friends. By exchanging words they soon acquired a vocabulary. I ...
... broke #»v - *' RupertT Mr. Mtv ihtnka beet. ‘UeraDlk a few imautfc* which Mr* ttitutlun that for it home lu Helen did not speak a* once. last sai l i leave to you. W 1 ...
... chum, who was sitting near and saw' the letter,' remarke That's a funny letter. Pat.” No,” replied Pat, the wife and 1 ain’t speaking.”—J. G., Durham (2s 6d). ...
... to him and I’ve thought of something else. Why shouldn’t you go as Mac? There’s a difference in tire voice, but you could speak little hoarsely as if you had a cold. Perhaps she wouldn’t notice.” ...