THE SAFE SIDE.
" Look-aherf," said a looklng man who was in'.psriinqitheontnnts of a toyshop '• I warn to iui.e a fair understanding before I buy." "WeU?" "I'm a-going to buy my prandson a wooden mule with a t>; -II on it —one oi them shilling ones. He's. crazy for a mule " , "Yes." f " Suppose he has broken a leg off ?" 11 Then we couldn't take it " ! " Must be in good repair, eh ?" . "Yes." k" Suppose I bring the mule back and git goat and he goes back on that } Don't say he will, you know, but you can never depend on a boy " ; " I — l couldn't promise to change ' I " Wouldn't change it ior atm rooster or a wooden rhinoceros, providing no le o. the wool was pulled off ?' I " I hardly think so ' I « Well, that's for you to say, and I think I won't take no chances I'll buy him some toffee, and after it's devoured he can't holler for me to change it. All he can do is to yell for flags or peanuts, and if his mother flon't lick him for it I will ! Good-bye."
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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 14 May 1891, Page 4
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188THE SAFE SIDE. Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 14 May 1891, Page 4
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