A PATTERN, MOTHER.
Mother (to little girl who had been sent to the henhouse for eggs): “Well, dear, were there no eggs?” ,' Little Girl:"’‘No, mummie,-. only’ the one the hen uses for a pattern.” ■ ' ; -. * ■ ■?* ■ MASQUERADE. 'Dance Steward (to gentleman.in even-, ing coat): “I am sorry, only guests in fancy dress can be admitted.” Guest: “Well, what are you talking about.' I am going as a ’Diplomat.’ ” INDIGNANT. •She: “You only married me. because I was the heiress of my rich aunt.” Ha (indignantly): “Don’t say that— • I would have married you had she been j a distant relation.” ' . .. J
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1930, Page 9 (Supplement)
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99A PATTERN, MOTHER. Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1930, Page 9 (Supplement)
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