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Value Of Nothing
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PORSON one day sent his gyp with a note to a certain Cantab, requesting
him to find the value of nothing. Next day he met his friend walking,
and stopping him, desired to know, Whether he had succeeded? His
friend answered, Yes!--And what may it be? asked Porson.
Sixpence! replied the Cantab, which I gave the man for bringing the
note.
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