A HOLE IN HIS POCKET
He was standing in the street looking most dejected. Then his eyes brightened at the sight of a friend. “The very man!” he exclaimed. “Got a fill of tobacco?” “Yes, here you are. Help yourself. Never seen you on the cadge before!” “No. See that pocket?” he said. “Look at the hole! I’ve lost a pound note through there this morning.” “Hard lines!” “Yes! By the way, you smoke a jolly good tobacco.” “The best, old chap, the very best. It’s Bears’ Cut Plug. You can buy it everywhere now. It’s only 8d an ounce. Sold loose by weight.” “That’s cheap enough! Won’t make a hole in my pocket—what!”—(Advt.)
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Southland Times, Issue 20201, 11 June 1927, Page 7
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114Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 Southland Times, Issue 20201, 11 June 1927, Page 7
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