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She had just been married. Her pride was great as she walked round I the big stores with a list of household necessities in her bag. At last she reached the horticultural department. “ I want to grow some trees in my garden,” she said. “Can you sell me a few seeds?” _ “Certainly, madam,” replied the assistant. He fetched a packet and handed them over. “ Can you guarantee these?” she asked. I “ Yes. madam, we can.” “ Will tho J trees bo tall and thick in the trunk?” j “ They should he, madam.” “ And cjuite strong at tho roots, I suppose?” “Oh, yes, madam!” A look of satisfaction came over her. face. “ Very well.” she said. “ I’ll ha,ve a hammock 1 the same time,”

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Evening Star, Issue 20633, 5 November 1930, Page 2

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Untitled Evening Star, Issue 20633, 5 November 1930, Page 2

Untitled Evening Star, Issue 20633, 5 November 1930, Page 2