HENDERSON had a most peculiar mode
of indicating his wants; indeed, everything he said or did partook of the
character of the man. When dining, and after certain dishes had been
partaken of, which, according to good old Northern custom, qualify for a
dram, such as fish, cheese, etc., generally solids, and when the ardent
solvent seemed tardy in forthcoming, he would address himself to some
familiar friend, and complain:
"Man, Davit, if ye be wanting a
dram, can ye no just seek it, instead o’ kicking my shins that way."
