Rctnrninc from school tho other afternoon, littlo Edith proudly informed h-o: mother that she had learned to "pnnchuate." "Well, dear," said mamma, "and how is it done?" "Ton see, mamma," explained Edith, "when you write 'Hark!' you put a hatpin after it, and when you" ask a question you put down a buttonhook." A woman whose throat had troubled her for a long time grew impatient at the slow progress she was making, and consulted a doctor. "Madam, 1 can never cure you of this throat trouble unless you stop talking, and give your throat a complete rest," said the medico. "Oh, doctor," objected the patient, "talking can't affect mo! lam vory careful. I never use- harsh language."
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 821, 21 May 1910, Page 9
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118Untitled Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 821, 21 May 1910, Page 9
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