A Great Man.
' Does your wife ever pay any compliments ?' aaked Frederick Jimeon of hia friend Benderly.
'Never,' replied Benderly. ' Well, mine does. Shu flatters me.' •Often?' • Oh, yes, frequently ; particularly in winter,' replied Frederick.
• Why does she taffy you bo much in winter ?'
• Whenever the coal fire needs replenishing, she points to the fireplace and aays— ' Frederick, the grate." '
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 50, 29 February 1896, Page 4 (Supplement)
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60A Great Man. Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 50, 29 February 1896, Page 4 (Supplement)
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