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“A NARROW SQUEAK”

Father’s Lucky Escape For a long time Mother had been urging Father to buy a piano from Begg’s and to let the children learn music. At last it was agreed that he would take her to Begg’s to select an instrument. But before the appointed day arrived Father found a bargain piano at a sale. Mother called to have a look at it:. She wa.s delighted, but she said, “Of course it’s badly in need of tuning.” And here’s where Dad’s luck stood by him. He cautiously said: “I'll send a tuner to fix it up and when that’s done we’ll conclude, the bargain.” Well to cut a long story short, the tuner reported a faulty plank which made accurate tuning impossible. The deal was off. Dad is still thanking his stars for a lucky escape. “Now,” said Mother, “suppose wo go Io Begg’s as arranged in the first place. All Begg’s pianos are guaranteed in good order.”

Begg’s, are piano experts. They thoroughly inspect and recondition all used instruments that pass through their hands and their prices are based on actual worth. (diaries Begg & Co., Ltd. is a national institution with modern stores in ten cities ami a reputation for integrity extending over 82 years. Begg's pay best task price's for pianos of all makes and invite owners to make them an offer or to ask for Itoggto valuation.

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Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 280, 23 August 1944, Page 6

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“A NARROW SQUEAK” Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 280, 23 August 1944, Page 6

“A NARROW SQUEAK” Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 280, 23 August 1944, Page 6