A schoolboy started to read a composition on "The Tree." He got as far as "This subject, has many branches," when the teacher said: "Stop! You have not made your bough yet." "If you interrupt me again," said the hoy, " I'll leave." "You give me any more impudence, and I'll take the sap out of you. Do you understand?" said the teacher. "I twig," said the boy; and then the regular order of business proceeded.
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 8, 29 January 1915, Page 3 (Supplement)
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75Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 8, 29 January 1915, Page 3 (Supplement)
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