Dick anrl Jimmy were spending a few days with their grandmother, who spoils them, as grandmothers will. One nigh* they were saving their prayers, and little Jimmy vociferated his petitions to the Heavenly Throne in a voice that could ho heard a mile. He was telling the Divine Providence what wanted fof Christmas, and his enthusiasm in the cause on his brother's nerves. "Why are you praying for Christmas presents sd loud' for?" interrupted Dick. The Lord ain't rlea,f." "No," whispered Jimmy, " but grandma is."
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Otago Witness, Issue 3327, 19 December 1917, Page 70
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85Page 70 Advertisements Column 1 Otago Witness, Issue 3327, 19 December 1917, Page 70
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