The husband, a perennial drunk, came home sober. His wife was duly shocked. After seeing her mate stagger home drunk night after night and year after year the sight of a sober husband was a trifle too much for her. “ Oh, Jerry,” she cried, trying to conceal her happiness. “ What happened to you?” “ What do‘ you mean?” he countered. “ Nothing's happened to me so far as I know.” “ But, dear,” she marvelled, “ how is it you’re sober to-night?” “Stop annoying me,” he growled. “ Can’t I come home sober once if I feel that way?” “Of course, dear,” she murmured, “ but you know what the neighbours are. Jlhey’!! start gabbing !’A
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Evening Star, Issue 22952, 9 May 1938, Page 2
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