Quote 261 of 281

From the diary of Samuel Pepys (1663-1703)

... he [Mr. Hunt] told me some ridiculous pieces of thrift of Sir G.
Downing's, who is their countryman---in inviting some poor people at
Chirstmas last, to charm the country people's mouths; but did give
them nothing but beef porridge, pudding, and pork, and nothing said
all dinner, but only his mother would say, "It's good broth, son."  He
would answer, "Yes, it is good broth."  Then his lady confirm all and
say, "Yes, very good broth."  By and by he would begin and say, "Good
pork;" "Yes," says the mother, "good pork."  Then he cries, "Yes, very
good pork."
		-- Pepys' Diary, 27 Feb. 1667

Tags: diary mouths porridge countryman