Excusable Tho class was going over a lesson in words of two syllables. One of the words was “mummy.’* “Children,” said the teacher, “how many of you know the meaning of the word “mummy?” After a long silence one girl raised to hand. “Well, Maggie?” “It means your mother.” The teacher pointed out her mistake, aud explained fully tho meaning of the word. Presently the word “poppy” had to be spelled. “Who knows that ‘poppy’ means? M asked the teacher. The same little girl raised her hand brimful of confidence. | “v.cii, what’s the answer, Maggie?” “It means a man mummy,” replie4 the child*
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 132, 5 June 1937, Page 9
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