HUMOROUS.
Brown—l got a lot of samples. My wife did the rest. —Harper's Bazar. Abbreviation's Awful Aid. A sculptor being directed to engrave on a tombstone the words, "A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband," and finding himself somewhat pressed for space, executed his task as follows, "A virtuous wife is ss. to her husband."—-Husvennen. The Latest Pun. "What is the favorite letter in Hawaii?" asked Mr. Bellefield. "Give it up," replied Mrs. Bellefield with great promptitude. "Which is it?" "An X."—Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1106, 12 May 1893, Page 16
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85HUMOROUS. New Zealand Mail, Issue 1106, 12 May 1893, Page 16
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