WORSE THAN WORK. ”
The stage carpenter approached the theatre manager and asked for an increase in his wages. The manager appeared surprised. v “Why,” he exclaimed, “I really don’t see my way to giving you a rise! You have nothing much to do. Half the. time you are merely standing in tho wings listening to the play.” “Yes, sir,” replied the carpenter, grimly, “that’s just it!”
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7133, 3 February 1930, Page 8
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