NO KISS, NO PIANO.
“You can take all your property mil of my bouse, but no one may come in to assist you without my permission or legal authority. If you want my permission you must ask for it civilly and politely, and kiss me.”
These conditions were alleged by a wi£e at Thames Police Court to have been laid down by her husband, whom she had charged with cruelty. She wished to obtain a separation.
“My husband refused to allow me to bring people to-assist me in ftmoving my -furniture from (he house,” she complained, “and how can I get a piano through the front door without help?” She handed the magistrate a letter containing the husband’s terms.
The Magistrate: This sound all right. What can yon complain of in it? It looks to me like affection —I don’t wish to have any more to do with him.
“But he will give you permission if you fulfil the conditions,” urged the magistrate. The applicant (with warmth) : Not me!
“Then the piano and other articles must remain where they arc/ I cannot interfere," regretted the magistrate.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2316, 16 August 1921, Page 4
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186NO KISS, NO PIANO. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2316, 16 August 1921, Page 4
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