BACKED A LOSER.
The man with the large portmanteau was struggling along the main road of the city when he was accosted by a fellow in search of a job. "Carry yer bag, sir? asked the latter. "Yes," was the l'esponse. "I should be glad of a lift." For about a mile the man carried the bag till the perspiration rolled down his face. The other began to take pity on him. "Thanks," he said, "I can manage now," and was walking away. "A shilling won't 'urt yer, mister, will it?" "asked the perspiring man. "No, it won't," was the 'astonishing reply, "for I'm clean broke.
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Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4228, 14 February 1921, Page 4
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106BACKED A LOSER. Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4228, 14 February 1921, Page 4
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