The Man Who Had to Stay.
She had a French gardener. Whatever accomplishments he may have possessed In other ways, be was rather stupid about lawn duties. One morning his stupidity was beyond endurance. She told him most emphatically what Bhe thought of him, and finished by Baying: "Now, Franco^' yon can go. I'll not have you anothea day." He went, crestfallen, to the stable^ where her husband chanced to be. Hal looked at the general thoughtfully for ft minute, and then said, "Ah, general, I a«4 very Borry for yon." "Why, what is tha! matter with me, Francois?" said tha gen* oral "Veil, 1 can go, but you must Btey.'J'
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 253, 22 October 1892, Page 4 (Supplement)
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111The Man Who Had to Stay. Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 253, 22 October 1892, Page 4 (Supplement)
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