HAVE A LAUGH
GOING, GONE! William wasn’t paying attention, so the teacher turned on him. “Three pairs of shoes at six shillings a pair; now, how much?” William promptly replied,. “Seven shillings and sixpence.” ' “Come, come, William, that’s less than half their worth!” the teacher exclaimed. “Well, that’s my offer,” said William. “Take it or leave it.” GANGWAY! The manager of a theatre interviewed an applicant for the position of - attendant. After asking the man several questions as to his suitability for the job he finally asked him: “What would you do in case of fire?” Applicant; “Oh, -don’t worry about me, I’d soon get out.”
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 12821, 16 August 1939, Page 2
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106HAVE A LAUGH Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 12821, 16 August 1939, Page 2
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