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A certain- hard-working sohoolmaster haa a r*ther backward lot of boys to contend with; . In connection with one of the youngsters he r«latea aa Mousing incictent.. "I was kind: of Billy," he said; "i» was my favourite pupil. There was something in the xogmab gleam of Jus eye that ca<ptirated me. I found it next to impossible to get angry with him. " One morning Billy's arithmetic wasworse than usual, and I called foam, out in front to give him a lesson aid to himself"Now, Billy-," said I, "your father, J! believe, works on die railway?" "Yeay sir." " Very well. Now, we'll suppose- he comes home next Friday evening with, his wages, . and gives your aaobber half a sovereign, a. orown, a florin, and & shilling;— what would your mother Baye-f ' r , v "A fit! " replied Billy with a gsrim smile. "The shock 'od be too much for her!"
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Otago Witness, Issue 2896, 15 September 1909, Page 87
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149Readily Answered Otago Witness, Issue 2896, 15 September 1909, Page 87
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