BASE INGRATITUDE.
A frugal siud industrious shoemaker has two daughters, of whom he is very proud. He provides a good home for them, dresses them well, and is giving them a good education. Not long ago he drew on his modest bank account for a sum sufficient to purchase a, new piano for them. What followed may be described in his own words: — "Oh, yes," he confided to a neighbour, " they were grateful enough for it, of course, ami it's a great comfort to hear 'em play and sing, but what do you suppose, was the first thing the girls learned on it?" "I'm snre I don't know," said the neighbour. " 'Everybody Works but Father.' "
To euro rheumatism, gout, sciatica, or lumbago you must treat the blood. Tho best remedy is Rheumo, which has cured thousands of sufferers. From all stores and chemists at 2s 6d and 4s 6d. Give it a fair trial." "That man is very musical and romantic," said Maud. "Yes," answered Mamie. "He is one of the sort that hangs over a piano singing •Every morn I send thee violets,' but never really produces oven as much as a box of candy. "
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LVI, Issue 8695, 1 March 1907, Page 3
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196BASE INGRATITUDE. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LVI, Issue 8695, 1 March 1907, Page 3
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