A PERFECT LADY
DEFINITION IN COURT A new definition of a perfect ladv was discovered by Mr. Justice Callan in the Supreme Court yesterday. The defendant in a breach of promise case admitted that he had gone to Beachlands with a girl to whom he was not engaged. "How did you get there?" His Honor asked. "Oh, she had her own car," replied the witness. "Did you shout her afternoon tea?" pursued His Honor. "She brought it with her in the car." came the response. "A perfect lady," observed His Honor.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22142, 22 June 1935, Page 12
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91A PERFECT LADY New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22142, 22 June 1935, Page 12
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