HE WOULD NOT JOKE WITH A SERIOUS SUBJECT.
'. Judge : " Are you married or single ?" ,' Witness: "I am not married, but my wife is." Judge ; " Now, if you try nny more jokes I will fine you for contempt o( court." Witness : " Why, my lord, I am not joking. I was married, but I got a divorce. My wife married again, but 1 didn't. I know when I've had enough. So, you see, I am not married, but ir,y wife is. You don't catch me joking on such a serious subject as matrimony."
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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 14 May 1891, Page 4
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91HE WOULD NOT JOKE WITH A SERIOUS SUBJECT. Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 14 May 1891, Page 4
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