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We was as ’appy as could be that day
Down at the Welsh ’Arp, which is ’Endon way.
--
Song The Coster’s Serenade (1894)

 

Albert Chevalier

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Even God had a Welsh name:
He spoke to him in the old language;
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A leading Welsh minister — and Welsh ministers are, I think, among the best preachers — was invited to preach an anniversary sermon before one of the great societies in London. Naturally anxious to disregard no propriety, he consulted the proper authority, the secretary. "Should I read my sermon?" "Oh, it is no matter, only bring some of your Welsh fire with you." " But you cannot, my dear sir, carry fire on paper." "No, that is true; but you may use the paper to kindle the fire."

 

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I'm basically an 'appy person, but I'm just not into fun things that much.

 

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