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A Saline Draught 1868
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(Jones (to inexperienced natatory friend, who has just had a good gulp of the 'briny'): I say, Smith, how do you like this - nice, ain't it?
Smith (gasping): Oh ye-es, ve-ry nie, I think a little sugar would improve it, though.)
Smith (gasping): Oh ye-es, ve-ry nie, I think a little sugar would improve it, though.)