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The tram was ciammed to overflowing, and Christmas parcels and Christmas, turkeys mingled with the holly and mistletoe of Mrs Miggs, the flower-woman, whose ample proportions were spread over a large expanse of seat.
A small boy opposito stuck firmly to his seat despite the fact that many lady passengers were strap-hanging. "Sonny," remarked the fat lady reprovingly, "why don't you stand up, and let. a lady sit down?"
"Well, mum," came the response, "I was just thinking; if you stood up five ladies oould sit down!"
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Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 151, 23 December 1921, Page 15
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88POINTED Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 151, 23 December 1921, Page 15
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