he citizens of a certain city were debating about the best material to use in the fortifications which were about to be erected for the greater security of the town.
      
      A Carpenter got up and advised the use of wood, which he said was readily procurable and easily worked.
      
      A Stone-mason objected to wood on the ground that it was so inflammable, and recommended stones instead.
      
      Then a Tanner got on his legs and said, "In my opinion there's nothing like leather."

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