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Show r Declined Her Services. Since the death of M. Boutquin the dapper old gentleman, who invariably wore a silk hat and carried an umbrella when discharging his onlcial duties, Brussels has been deprived of the services serv-ices of a public executioner. M. de Liege has kindly acted as a stopgap during dur-ing the interregnum. Last week his cooperation co-operation was requested by the authorities. authori-ties. At the appointed hour a stout, middle aged lady presented herself and quietly remarked to the assembled functionaries: func-tionaries: "I've come for the execution. My husband is not well this morning and asked me to take his place. Please let us get to business. " The general stupefaction was intensified intensi-fied when she added in a reassuring tone, ' 'This is not by any means the first time." However, the authorities refused to avail themselves of her offer and meanly mean-ly declined to pay he"expenses. Brus. sels Exchange. I |