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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 380, 20 August 1903, Page 2

Ha—What is the proper length in bolts for girls ? feie— Just about as long aa a man's aim. • I hear that George is to be married next week to that black-eyed girl he became engaged to at the seaside,' said Camso, ' I thought that was one of those temporary bummer engagement?,' said Cawker. * George thought so, too.' Thinking isn't always a useful occupation. It depends upon the thinker and a good deal more upon the thought. T-acher: * What is the future of the verb 'to lore,' ' Jennia!' Jennie (sweet 10) •To get married,' •It is remarkable,' said the political aspirant to his confidential friend, ' how differently people are affected by the same tbing' « What do you mean ?' inquired hia friend- ' Well, I was thinking of my speech. It kept ma awake four nights and put everyone who heard it to sleep in half an hour.' ' Why is it that so few people seem anxious to talk to Mr Carpington P He seems well informed.' •That's just the difficulty,' answered MiES Dimpleton, 'He's one of those dreadful men who know enough to correct your mistakes when you quote the claesicß, and who don't know enough not to do it,'