BINKS'S MISTAKE.
It was a mixed party, and when
the lights were lowered for the oldfashioned "snap-dragon," young Blinks managed to edge closer to the golden-haired maiden he adored. There was a three-minute scramble, and when the lights went up there arose a howl of disappointment from one. of the young lads who happened to be near our friend Blinks. "What's the matter, Willie?" inquired the hostess. "Didn't you get any?" "Did—didn't get the chance," bellowed the boy. "Soon as it ■ st-started that fellow with the eyeglasses c-col^ lared hold of my hand and d-didn't leave off kiss-kissing till the g-gas was on again 1"
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 307, 31 December 1909, Page 6
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105BINKS'S MISTAKE. Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 307, 31 December 1909, Page 6
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