The Padre, who had not been feeling well, called in his friend the doctor. The latter vetted him thoroughly, and then said; “ Well, old chap, your lungs are not in good shape. You’ll have to spend’ six months in Switzerland.” " But I can’t afford the time.” " Well, that’s up to you. It’s cither Switzerland or heaven.” The padre thought for a long time, and then growled: “ Oh, all right then—Switzerland.” "Martha, if I should ask you in French if I might announce our engagement, what would yon say P ’ Hastily mustering her scanty knowledge of French, the girl exclaimed, “ Billet doux.” And he did..
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Evening Star, Issue 22496, 14 November 1936, Page 11
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