RIKI CLOTHES HIS MISTRESS
Riki, a Dutch barge clog, has lived for many years Avith his l.oved mistress on the coast of Fife; Ms coat is, long and thick and very warm; CA'ery day his mistress combs it, as she lias done since he came to her as a puppy. ■Four years ago the thought occurred to her, "Why do I Avaste the combings from Rikis coat? They could.be put to good use." She col-> lected the combings from that day, and, Avhen she had some pounds, sent, them to expert weaAers and it Avas. woven into a beautiful length of tAveed, in appearance like the "herring-bone tweed," of a soft grey tint. It Avas then made into a magnificent winter coat for Riki'si misr tress. Noaa* warm scarves are made of these combings which go to the Forces men serving in the North, the spinning of the wool being done by women in the Hebrides. It seemed to the writer that, as this story was told to lier, Riki, seated on the floor nearby, Avore a slightly self-conscious look of smug satisfaction, as if he were saA'ing to himself, "Yes, my mistress oavcs those nice, warm clothes to me, and gets them coupon-free too! I should like the Queen of Holland to knoAV about, it!"
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 65, 16 April 1943, Page 6
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216RIKI CLOTHES HIS MISTRESS Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 65, 16 April 1943, Page 6
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