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Uncle Benjamin stood, with hands IB his pockets, frowning down upon hia young nephew. ‘‘Well, my boy, you ought to he downright ashamed of yourself,” he said. “Here is your sister—younger than yourself—winning prizes at school each term, and you haven’t even earned a single certificate yet. You must study harder, Johnny. It will never do to let your sister beat you like that.” “Oh. but 1 have got a certificate, uncle,” protested Johnny. “Really! What for, I should like to know?” demanded uncle in surprise. “For being horn,” replied Johnny, dodging out of tho way.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12609, 20 November 1926, Page 10
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99AN EARLY START New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12609, 20 November 1926, Page 10
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