A lady of mature age is consulting her lawyer about instituting proceedings for a divorce. “I perceive,” said the lawyer, “ you wish to obtain a separation lyecausa of his cruelty.” “ I wouldn’t have minded so much being beaten,” sobs the lady, “if he had beaten me in an ordinary manner, but he didn’t—the scoundrel didn’t, sir—he used to thrash me with—” “With what?” Compose, yourself, madam.” “ With my poor first husband’s cane 1” Persevere in whatever calling you adopt. Your progress may be slow and results seemingly meagre; but that is no reason for growing faint-hearted. Remember how the little brook persistently winds its way to the river, and the river to the ocean—both reach their destination,
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 94, 29 March 1884, Page 2
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117Untitled Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 94, 29 March 1884, Page 2
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