Seven-year-old Margaret seated herself with the assembled family at dinner, and remarked: “ I do not feel like eating anything to-night. I will just sit here and listen to you people eat.” A Moor who was reputed to Jae 140 years old died at Casablanca recently. For the last 30 years he had not left his room, where he is said to have spent his time in prayer. His three sons predeceased him by some years, but all had approached or exceeded the age of 100.
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Evening Star, Issue 22379, 1 July 1936, Page 10
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