THE WRONG FLEA.
A rßtber amusing incident occurred recently at a show in Paris, .where tbe wonderfol "Performing Fleas''^ were being exhibited. One ; of. the dear crentureß, which acted as coachman to the great flea-coach, manage 1 to hop of! 1.19 box, and selected a rather stout lody, standing near, as his first resting place. The proprietor of tbe •how, who had spent much time and patience iipon tbe education of.thfr, hie favourite insect, wflsau desespoir, and the hdy w.b asked whether she would mind making a search for the missing : peU She according retired to a private room, and in a few minutes returned triumphant, carefully holding the captive in the most approved style. Sbe handed him to tbe showman, wbo starlet and changed colour, and, returning the flea to the lady, remarked, " I thank you, madaaj, that is not my flea."
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 31, 4 February 1879, Page 4
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143THE WRONG FLEA. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 31, 4 February 1879, Page 4
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