The postman had handed a packet to Mrs de Mean on Christmas Eve. and was about to proceed on his delivery when he was asked: “Postman, do you smoke?" He promptly replied: “Yes.” and was told to wait a minute. He had visions of a box of cigars. Of course, it might be cigarettes, or perhaps a good pipe. Mrs de Mean returned and asked: “You do smoke a pipe, don't you'.’’’ “Yes." came the reply. “Well, here are some nice feathers to clean it with.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 December 1939, Page 9
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