A Country Vicar and his Friend Mr. Eliot
Title
A Country Vicar and his Friend Mr. Eliot
Description
A vicar expressed his anticipation for the reading of a paper on George Eliot's works and commented on how he had been a friend of "Mr. Eliot." When reminded that George Eliot was a woman, the vicar became greatly embarrassed.
Creator
Unknown
Source
"A Country Vicar and his Friend Mr. 'Eliot.'" York Herald, 21 Dec. 1888, p. 3.
Publisher
George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett.
https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org
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Date
1888-12-21