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Published Jan 1,1828. by James Robins, & Co Ivy Lane, London.

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1828

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BY THE AUTHOR OF TALES OF IRISH LIFE.'

THE long track of light which fell upon the dark floor of Farmer M'Corcoran's kitchen announced the hour of one o'clock just as Onagh had teemed the potatoes. In a moment the skeeagh was emptied upon the spacious table that stood under the window; and the smoking esculent, as their exterior coatings burst open, seemed to return the smile of the mid day sun, which peered upon them through the dusky casement. A dozen noggins, without overflowing, full of skimmed milk, were arranged on each side; and, at equal intervals, as many plates loaded with butter. The busy housewife, having looked around to see that all were properly arranged, hastened into the bawn; and, from

An osier basket, into which the potatoes are emptied; or, as they call it, strained.'

VOL. 1. Jan. 1828.

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