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Magistrate : ‘ What’s the charge against this man ?’ Officer : ‘ Beating his wife, Your Worship ; but here’s a statement from his wife that he didn't hurt her.’ Magistrate ; ‘ Why isn’t she here to testify in person ?’ Officer : ‘ She doesn't like to come into court with two black eyes and a broken nose, Your Honor.’
Landlord : ‘ Look here. Sykes, when I called at your house this morning for the rent that boy of yours was very impertinent ; I hope you will punish him as he deserves. ’ Sykes : ‘ Yaas ; I’ll cut him off with a shilling.’
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 368
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95RESTRAINED BY PRIDE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 368
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