He was charged with begging “ I’m not a lazy man, sir,” he pleaded, t “ I work when I can get work. But I’ve been out of a job.’’ “ Look nt his hands, sergeant,’’ said the magistrate. The police sergeant examined the prisoner’s hands. “ It’s a long time since this man did any work, sir.” lie said, critically. “ His hands are as soft ns mine,”
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Evening Star, Issue 23831, 11 March 1941, Page 10
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