The Chums’ World Tour
By ERN SHAW.
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No. 15. TURKESTAN. “ Phew! I’m as hot as a Hottentot,” sighed Golly, as he wiped the perspiration from his black cheeks. “ I’m hotter than that,” Teddy replied. “ I wonder if this chap sells ice-cream? ’Scuse me, sir—we'll both have a 1 cornet.’ ” “ He’ll think you want to start a jazz band,” whispered Golly. They found that Abdul was not a pedlar of ice cream, and that he could supply them with a drink of cool water to quench their thirsts. “ By gum,” said Teddy, smacking his lips, “ that was delicious.” “ Excuse me, sir, but we are touring the world,” explained Golly. “ What place do you recommend us to visit next?” “ Ah, Son of the Night,” mumbled the water merchant, 11 your Highnesses must see Persia; it is a beauteous land!” “ What say?” asked Golly. “ Oh, ay!” replied Teddy, “we must certainly Gutta Persia!” and off they went. (To be Continued.)
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Otago Witness, Issue 3768, 1 June 1926, Page 80
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