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NOT EFFECTIVE. The conductor had had a lot of trouble getting the old lady on to the 'bus. But at last his efforts were successful. "Oh dear!" she sighed, as she flopped into a seat, "it's all this wretched rheumatism. As I used to say to my dear husband, I'm a perfect martyr to it." An' old gentleman ,in the corner was . full of sympathy. "Did you ever try electricity?" he asked, kindly. "I used to suffer from rheumatism a good deal myself, but in a short time it completely cured me." "Electricity, indeed!" snorted the old lady. "A lot of good that would be. Why, I was struck by lightning a year ago, and it didn't do me a bit of good." * * * Husband (newly married): "I think I shall give you some jewellery for Christmas, darling. You haven't much, have you?" Wife: "No, dear —only engagement rings." * * * DON'T WORRY! "I think my husband is so mean, not to come home; he knew I was having a party." "Don't worry, dear; he has probably only met with an accident,"
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Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 17, 18 November 1927, Page 7
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180JOKELETS. Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 17, 18 November 1927, Page 7
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