TOO LATE.
Six-year-old Tommy was sent by his eldest, sister to the corner grocer's to Vuy a pound of sugar. After the proprietor of the shop had given the little lad his change he engaged Tommy in conversation. \ "Tommy," said he, "I understand there is anew member of your family?" "Yes, sir," replied the boy, "I've got a little brother." "Well, how do you like that, hey?" enquired the grocer. "Don't like it at all," said Tommy; "rather have a little sister." "Then why don't you change him, Tommy?" "Well, we would if we could, but I suppose we can't. You see, we've used him four days now!"
Mr Oldboy: "Say you will be mine." She: "I cannot marry you; but I tell you what I will do—l'll let you be a father to me."
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 47, 25 February 1901, Page 2
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135TOO LATE. Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 47, 25 February 1901, Page 2
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