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ON the formation of the Grenville administration, Bushe, who had the
reputation of a waverer, apologized one day for his absence from court,
on the ground that he was cabinet-making. The chancellor maliciously
disclosed the excuse on his return. O, indeed, my lord, that is an
occupation in which my friend would distance me, as I was never a
turner or a joiner.
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