Suitable Food

Shortly after Dr Johnson's return to London from his tour in the Hebrides, a Scottish lady, who had invited him to dinner, presented on the table a tureen of hotch-potch. Having asked the Doctor if it was good, he replied, in his usual gruff manner -

"Madam, it is good for hogs."

"Then, pray, sir," said the hostess promptly, "let me help you to a little more."