.“John l John !” exclaimed Mrs. Perkins, “wake up i I hear a burglar downstairs !"
Mr. Perkins jumped up hurriedly, put on his trousers and slippers, and rushed from the room. After he had been silent for a minute or two, Mrs. Perkins called : “John ! John ! Where are you, John ?" “Here I am," Mr. Perkins answered.
“What on earth are you doing up in the attic?" Mrs Perkins ahrieked. “Why," replied Mr. Perkins, “didn't you say he was downstairs ?"
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Northland Age, Volume IV, Issue 49, 27 July 1908, Page 8
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