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The Wrong Leg
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MATHEWS being invited by D'Egville to dine one day with him at Brighton,
D'Egville inquired what was Mathews's favorite dish? A roasted leg of
pork, with sage and onions. This was provided; and D'Egville, carving,
could not find the stuffing. He turned the joint about, but in vain.
Poole was at table, and, in his quiet way, said, Don't make yourself
unhappy, D'Egville; perhaps it is in the other leg.
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