TESTING PETER’S PATIENCE
Old Peter, the postman, footsore and weary, had reached the end of his round and was congratulating himself upon having finished in such good time. "Postman, came a voice from the last home in the street, which could only be reached bv climbing a hill of about 300 steps. “Ivwonder what; she wants?” thought Peter, as he started to climb the steps. "She may have an important letter she wants posted.” At last he reached the top of the hill, and stood puffing before the woman “Did you have to pa-s rn examination to yet in the Post Office r” she said. “Certainly." said Peter “Oh. that’s fine- I imagine yon r.rettv bright, then. Will vou tell me ho'V to spell ‘psychological’?”
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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12204, 31 July 1925, Page 10
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125TESTING PETER’S PATIENCE New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12204, 31 July 1925, Page 10
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