A schoolmistress was about to give a lecture on Florence Nightingale ? and she began in this way: “ I’m going to tell you of a noble woman who went forth, braving exposure, ill-health, and humiliation for sake of others.” “We know her,'” said one- bright child. “ Who was it? ” “ Lady Godiva.” Optician (holding up big chart) : “Weak eyes, have you? Well, how many lines can you read on that chart? ” Patient: “ What chart? ” Once upon a time a little boy went on a trip with his father. When he came home he asked: “Mamma, am [ really papa’s little nephew? That’s what lie told a pretty lady.”
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Evening Star, Issue 21709, 2 May 1934, Page 11
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