Mr Charles Yorke


WHEN Mr. Charles Yorke was returned a member for the University of

Cambridge, about the year 1770, he went round the Senate to thank those

who had voted for him. Among the number was a Mr. P., who was proverbial

for having the largest and most hideous face that ever was seen. Mr.

Yorke, in thanking him, said, Sir, I have great reason to be thankful

to my friends in general, but confess myself under a particular

obligation to you for the very remarkable countenance you have

shown me upon this occasion.



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