GETTING OUT OF IT. The class was having a general knowledge lesson. . The master turned to' Jenkins, noted for the ease with which ho wriggled out of tight corners. “What is ratio?’’ “Ratio,” said Jenkins, “is proportion.” “But what is proportion?” “Why, sir, proportion is Tatio.” “Well, what are ratio and proportion?”
“I can only answer one question at. a time, sir,” replied Jenkins, with cold dignity.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 5568, 5 February 1931, Page 2
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