A wife in San Francisco lately put a petition for divorce in the court, on the ground that her husband was a “confounded fool.” The court wouldn't admit her plea, because almost every married man would be liable to the same imputation. “ Master at home?” “No, sir, he’s out.” “Mbtress at home?” “No, sir, she’s out.” “Then I’ll step in and sit by the fire.” “ That’s out, too, sir,” JHUn- -.
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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2173, 25 April 1870, Page 2
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70Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2173, 25 April 1870, Page 2
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