A SCENE IN WHANGAROA HARBOUR, SHOWING THE s.s. CLANSMAN STEAMING OUT.
“ Kate, I must warn you. I saw that policeman put his arm around you.” “I couldn’t help that, ma’am.” “ But you didn’t seem to object.” “ Not me, and be ’ad up for resisting the police !” * * * « « There is no doubt that the tying of a piece of string round the finger is a really good aid to a poor memory; but there is a well-authenticated case of a man who tied a piece of cotton around his finger in the morning to remind him to get his hair cut. On the way home to dinner that evening he noticed the piece of cotton. “ Ah, yes, I remember !” he said. And, smiling proudly, he entered the accustomed shop, and sat down before the accustomed artist. “ Er—yes, sir ?” said the artist, puzzled enquiry in his tones. “ Er—oh, yes ; cut my hair, please,” commanded the absent-minded one curtly. “ Why, certainly sir, if you wish it,” said the artist. “ But you won’t mind my mentioning the fact that I cut it this morning, will you ?” _
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Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 20, 18 December 1906, Page 1 (Supplement)
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181A SCENE IN WHANGAROA HARBOUR, SHOWING THE s.s. CLANSMAN STEAMING OUT. Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 20, 18 December 1906, Page 1 (Supplement)
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