NOT TO BE WASTED.
In) the soft firelight, even the boardhouse sitting-room looked cosy and attractive. The warmth and comfort thawed the heart of the "star" boarder. In an expansive moment he turned to the landlady, who was his only companion in the room. Clasping her hand fondly, he murmured : "Will you be my wife?" The woman did not start or blush ; no maidenly coyness shone from hei clear, cold eyee, as she replied thoughtfully : "Let me see. Y«u have been he« four years. You have never once .gcumbled at the food, or failed to ray my bill promptly and without question. No, sir ,; I'm sorry, but 1 caanot marry you. You're tot good a boarder to bq put on th< free imt."
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 648, 4 March 1914, Page 3
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123NOT TO BE WASTED. King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 648, 4 March 1914, Page 3
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