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英语小笑话:Wilberforce(威尔伯佛斯)

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Wilberforce stood for Parliament on one occasion, and hissister helped him with his election campaign. The Bribery andCorruption Acts had not been framed in those days ; consequently, the sister offered to give a new dress to the wife of every man who voted for her brother. This offer pleased the voters immensely, and at one meeting there went up a cry ofMiss Wilberforce for ever!The lady in question rosequickly from her chair on the platform and said:

Oh,please,don't. I have no wish to be Miss Wilhberforce for ever .

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