Little Billy was very good at school, •nd did most of his lessons with a good grace. But he did draw the line at being asked to sew. He considered that beneath the dignity of a man of 10 years. “ But, Billy,” remonstrated his teacher, “ even George Washington used to sew. He took it for granted that every soldier ought to be able to sew. Do yon consider yourself a better man than George Washington? ” “ X can’t tell you j et, was Billy’s
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Evening Star, Issue 23373, 16 September 1939, Page 6
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83Untitled Evening Star, Issue 23373, 16 September 1939, Page 6
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