MADE SURE.
A lady entertaining an important guest was giving final instructions to her new maid. “Now, Polly,” she said, “in the morning, take a jug of hot water up to Mr. Chumleigh’s room. Be sure not to forget it.” The lady thought no more of the 1 matter until the next day when at noon she remarked, casually “You took that hot water up to Mr. Chumleigh’s room this morning, 1j suppose?” Polly beamed. “Why, yes, ma’am. I was so frightened I’d forget it I took it un last night.” -
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Matamata Record, Volume II, Issue 112, 23 December 1918, Page 4
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91MADE SURE. Matamata Record, Volume II, Issue 112, 23 December 1918, Page 4
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