'English fair play' is a fine ...

\'English fair play\' is a fine expression. It justifies the bashing of the puny draper\'s assistant by the big hairy blacksmith, and this to the perfect satisfaction of both parties, if they are worthy the name of Englishman.
'English fair play' is a fine expression. It justifies the bashing of the puny draper's assistant by the big hairy blacksmith, and this to the perfect satisfaction of both parties, if they are worthy the name of Englishman.
 Joseph Furphy

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