Abe faced his prospective father-in-law boldly and asked for Rosie’s hand. ‘'Young man,” demanded the fathoi, "tell me the truth; why do you want to marry my daughter? Is it for hot own sake or to pay off our debts?” “Well,” replied Abe, “suppose yon pay off my debts first, and then wait and sec. ’ ’ \ “Yes, sir,’' panted the new shepherd, “I got all the sheep in, but I had to run hard to get those lambs.” “Lambs? I have no lambs. Let’s see what you got,” was the answer. Looking into the shed, the astonished owner saw fourteen panting rabbits.
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Matamata Record, Volume XIV, Issue 1193, 5 February 1931, Page 1
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