Smithson and Billson, running opposite ways round a coiner, struck each other. '"Obi," said Smithson, "how you made my head ring !" "That's a sign it's hollow," said Billson. "Didn't yours ring ?" asked Smith son. "No," said Billson. "That's a sign its cracked." An old lady, really quite well, was always complaining and "enjoying poor health," as she expressed it. Her various ailments were to her the most interesting topic in the world. One day a neighbour found her eating a hearty meal, and asked her how she was. "Poor me." she sighed. "I fed very well, but I always feel bad when I feel well, because I know ] am going to feel worse afterwards.''
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King Country Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 738, 20 January 1915, Page 3
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114Untitled King Country Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 738, 20 January 1915, Page 3
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