A FATAL BLUNDER.
After much persuasion, Qld Bilkins had signed the pledge. Th« curate was particularly pleased tp thjnk that be bad speeded m turning tn P notorious old toper from the error pf his ways.
But judge to the curate's horror when, one pleasant evening, he over took Bilkins walking along the village street m a distinctly shaky mauuer. Bilkias, said he, m a voice of stern
sadness, I hope you haven't broken your pledge of abstinence? Me, sir? Oh, no; sir ! replied Bilkins hoarsely. Tis the rheumatiz m me legs ! Ah, I'm glad to hear that you have remained true to your piornisc, sighed thy curate. good-night, my nmri. it's a lovely evening. It is that, sir, said Bilkins fervently. And there's some splendid moons
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Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 1102, 9 November 1926, Page 1
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127A FATAL BLUNDER. Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 1102, 9 November 1926, Page 1
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