HUMOUR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 306, 31 December 1935, Page 10

HUMOUR

Coni using The big picture was on, and th> young man groped his way down to th u stalls and took an end seat. H o not been there many seconds before the pretty girl at his side slipped het arm around his waist and rented h«?t head on his shoulder. In a tumult of emotion, and with ■ funny sensation tugging at his heart he encircled her dainty waist. coon came a rudo awakening. on his shoulder, and a voice vibrant with indignation said, “Excuse mc si.r, but.yoq’.re in my seat!” Her fiance had returned from the refreshment bar.

Top 0’ the Class “I have,called to see why your daughter Emily hasn’t attended school lately,” said the school alteudauca officer as he stood at the cottage door. “ ’Cause 1 think she’s learut enough,” retorted Emily’s methor,' shortly. “Way,” exclaimed tho visitor, “she’s only passed through two classes. ’ ’ “Well, ain’t that euuughl” asked the woman. “1 dunno what eddicatioii is cornin’ tu. When 1 was young, if a gal understood the elements of di* |traction, provision or replenishiu’, au’ tho common dominator, an’ know all rivers and their obituaries, the provinces and the umpires, she reckoned to have eddicatioii enough to see her through.” <S> <s> <B> ❖ “I can’t stand this money—moneymoney business much longer. The next time you mention money, I’ll le*vr ydu. ’ ’ “How much, dear?”

The old fellow handed the bus col ductor sixpence for his fare. 1 The conductor looked at it ously, then placed it between his “Sorry, sir,” he said, rinding back; "this coin’s a dud.” The old man gasped. . “But that’s absurd!” he exes “it’s dated 1905. Someone wouM*™ ly have noticed it before this 1 bad.”

-Have a cigar?” said the the smiling face. . “Don’t mindrtl'X’"* 11 *!* » "But what’s the occasion? ■ lavish display?” to “Oh, I’ve got an additmh » family.” Coogn tM •‘You don’t say sol tionsl” said the other man,, 1 tically, as he put a ma After a few puffs he o f the fifth child, I should say-