BREACH OF PROMISE? An unusual “breach of promise” lias just been brought to light. He is a bacelor, and. a lady friend allegedly said to him: “You want a lifelong companion! I’m going to introduce you to something really sweet—to comfort 3'ou in need and "tre you every solace.” 'Weeks went by. “What about that girl/ you’re going to introduce mo to?” lia remarked. “That’s a breach of promise on your part!” “Girl! Didn’t you receive my present of tobacco through the post?” “Yes! It’s Bears’, and I’ve never had a moro soothing smoko before!” “You’ve got a livelong companion, as I said, and cheaper than a wife,” replied the lady friend. Only 8d an ounce. Also in handy packets, loz. 9d, 2oz. Is 6d.—Advt.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 220, 15 August 1927, Page 2
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