A thrifty man entered an outfitter's shop and asked tha price of some collars. “Two for half a crown,” replied the assistant. “And how much will one cost?” was the next question. " One and sixpence, came the reply. “ Then 111 take the other one.” said the thrifty one. Two men were discussing the remarkable business abilities of a mutual friend at the club. “Few men show such keen business instinct*,” remarked one. “Is ho really full of it?” asked the other. “Oh, rather!” was the reply. “ Why, he even refers to his wife as his 50 per cent, preferred.”
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Evening Star, Issue 19724, 26 November 1927, Page 18
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99Page 18 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 19724, 26 November 1927, Page 18
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