Scene at a Local Dance

Horowhenua Chronicle, 23 August 1911, Page 2

Scene at a Local Dance

.My dear! .it is a. scandalous shame, To see at this our ball The common herd- the- tradesmen mean ■ Who daily on us ca-11.-I would not deign them look noir sign, I'd scoi , "'i in Mich a way, They'd recognise my rank supremo Even if Mailed to pay. : 'Xot so! ' tluMi spake her bosom friend, i '-1 have a sister here AVho for ner spouse has baker JJUI, And oh, he's such a dear. Ho stands this year for Parlimcnt, We hope successfully, So if you snub his wife to-night " Your friend, she'll never be. , (Aside)- T . . Oh dear! and must I condescend To spon k to all J meet. My soul ■ cannot call my own ' '"When waikiii"- in the street. I] hoped my husband's Gov'rnment From rvich insult would screen:— I M.av God prolcc-t me. when I speak I To wives of tradesmen mean. (Tradesman's wife then intro"Hmv do you do! Where have wo met. J Whv, yes. I recollect, You sold me those, my gloves, and net With silk, if , v 0" iofloet. if wish you joy and '-happiness! I ]T..rc iSili! dance with her next. ifio mni'ul they twirled, and did we hui-h?' You may be sirhe she guessed. -CRITIC.