What He Could Afford. How a Close Fisted Banker Changed His Mind
Glasgow banker Robert Carrick, famed for penny pinching, faced a test of generosity when approached to support the Royal Infirmary. He initially refused two guineas, then, after a manufacturer challenged his claim of affordability, he withdrew deposits until the man received 50 guineas. The tale reflects the lifelong toll of wealth pursuit on character and happiness.
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What to Eat: Japanese dining customs and design
A brief note describes Japanese eating order with wine before dinner, sweets before roast, fish served last, and the best rooms at the back. It cites traditional architecture starting with the roof and notes quirky printing habits like upside down keys and footnotes at page tops.
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Widow's mite nickname for Lord John Russell noted by Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria joked that the diminutive Lord John Russell would be known as the widow's mite after his engagement to a tall, beautiful young widow became public. The remark, made in private, surfaced only after those involved had died, revealed by the man who heard it.
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