A Poser
AT Plymouth there is, or was, a small green opposite the Government
House, over which no one was permitted to pass. Not a creature was
allowed to approach, save the General's cow. One day old Lady D----,
having called at the General's, in order to make a short cut, bent her
steps across the lawn, when she was arrested by the sentry calling out,
and desiring her to return. But, said lady D----, with a stately air,
do you know who I am?--I don't know who you be, ma'am, replied the
immovable sentry, but I knows you b'aint--you b'aint the General's
cow. So Lady D---- wisely gave up the argument, and went the other
way.