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Uncle’s Longest Day and a Witty Irish Letter
A witty Irish member named Blake recalls reading a letter to the house about an uncle who drinks six tumblers of whisky daily. The uncle’s reply claims the six-glass day is his longest, in a humorous exchange highlighted by H. W. Lucy. The passage is paired with a separate anecdote about Indian and white women at Dr. Harper’s school in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Canada
South Longford
Dean Usoumet
H. W. Lucy
North American Review
Carliale
Chicago
Wisconsin University
Dr. Harper
Chicago Times: Herald
Mt. Elias Hox
St. Elias Peak
Schwatka
Alpine Club
St. Elias
Topham
Beribner's
Mra
T. Rover
Ladies’ Home Journal