HEIRLOOMS.
A mwerlf millionaire was approached by \ friend, who used his persuasive powers to induce him to dress more in accordance with his station in life.
"I am surprised, John,' said his friend, "that you should allow yourself to become shabby."
"But I'm not shabby," firmly interposed the millionaire.
' Oh, but you are," returned his friend. ''Remember your father. Ho was always neatly, even elaborately, dressed. His clothes were always finely tailored and of the best material."
"Why," shouted tho miser, triumphantly, "these clothes I've got on belonged to father!
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Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 49, 26 February 1921, Page 14
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90HEIRLOOMS. Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 49, 26 February 1921, Page 14
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