Uncle Rastus Twins.
Twin boys having been born in Uncle Eastus' house, the serious question rose what names should be given them. A council was called.
" Dar's one ting," said Aunt JLizy, " dats got ter be 'tended to. Dem boys mus' hab diffrunt 'nitials, lessen der , handkerchiefs gets mixed up."
11 Dats so," said Uncle Rastus, reflectively. •Then, after a pause he added, "Well, I'll tell ye. We'll call 'em Edward an' 'Ugene."
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Otago Witness, Issue 972, 5 September 1889, Page 38
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248Uncle Rastus Twins. Otago Witness, Issue 972, 5 September 1889, Page 38
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