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1910s >> 1916 >> no-146-october-1916

[The Bishop’s sense of humour]

Some months ago the Bishop of London declared that he was ready to “break stones if necessary,” but though it has been found necessary to drag WORKING men from their homes for all manner of work, it has not been found necessary for his grace to soil his hands. Now the Bishop says he would not take “another blessed farthing” if it were offered. Has he any sense of humour ?

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