WHAT THE HOUSE WANTED.
A gentleman who was habitually taking liberties with the Queen’s English was returned as member for a colonial Parliament. Delighted with the importance of his new position, he rose, on the first chance that offered, to make his maiden speech. ‘Gentlemen,’ he said, by way of introduction, ‘ what ’ave we before the ’ouse, to-night ?’ ‘ I think we have “ h ” before ’ouse, gentlemen,’ was the prompt reply of a witty, but rude, member of the Opposition.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume VI, Issue 35, 30 August 1890, Page 20
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79WHAT THE HOUSE WANTED. New Zealand Graphic, Volume VI, Issue 35, 30 August 1890, Page 20
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