SPARKLETS

Hokitika Guardian, 28 August 1930, Page 7

SPARKLETS

Boss: Mike, I am going to make you a present of this pig. Mike: hure, an’ it s just like you, .sor! He: When you promised to obey at the altar you waived certain rights. She: Yes, but it wasn’t a permanent waive. She : Now that we are engaged, dear, you’ll give me a ring, won't you? He: Yes, certainly, darling. What’s your number? :\ T ou sec that lady over there? She is Mrs A. 1 fell in love with her at first sight. What do you think of that? .13: I think it would have been better had-you taken a second look. “Who was it that laughed just now?” “1 did sir. But 1 did not mean to.” “V, hat do you mean?” “Well T laughed up my sleeve, hut I did not know there was a hole in my elbow.” Native: If we turn down, this little street, cross the alley, and then take the path, it will lead us to the .station. Visiting Friend: You seem to know all the short cuts! Native: Yes; we have a lot of flag days here, Boarder (oh leaving): Madam, you are one of the most honest persons I have ever met. Landlady: lam glad to hear you say that, sir. Boarder: Yes your honesty is remarkable. On your sign you say “Boarders taken in.” “Does your father mind my coming here?” said Smythe anxiously to Miss Angelina’s small brother, while that young lady was upstairs. “No, lie doesn’t care,” replied Johnnie. “That’s a blessing,” said Smythe, “but are you quite sure? Did you ever hear him sav so?” “Yes, of course I did,” replied Johnnie, “why I heard him talking to mother about it, and be said : ‘Well, if Angelina likes to make a fool of herself, why, let her!’ ”