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Show x A Bad Excuse. In the good old days of long ago n king s;i id to his jester: "Fool, give me an illustration of the truth of the old adage, "A bad excuse is worse than no excuse.' and be quick about If." The jester at once placed his nrms round the king and kissed him most affectionately. The king waxed exceedingly wrath. "How dare you take such liberty, you insolent varlet !" he exclaimed. "I beg your majesty's pardon." replied re-plied the jester. "I thought it was the queen." London Chronicle. |