The teacher had been explaining to her pupils the different meanings of the words “to,” “too,” and “two,” and finally, to find out if the children had grasped the idea, .she decided to give a test. “Now, 'children, as Quickly as you can, I want you to give me a sentence containing all three spellings.” Hardly were the words out of her mouth before .up,, went a hand. “Well, Isaac? ” said - the teacher, and the boy answered, glibly: “Two shillings is too much to spend.” Children like Wade’s Worm Figs—a safe, sure remedy for worms. No ill after-effects.—[Advt.]
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Evening Star, Issue 20057, 24 December 1928, Page 5
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98Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 20057, 24 December 1928, Page 5
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