NINE AND NINE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 93, 8 October 1915, Page 3 (Supplement)

NINE AND NINE.

"I should have called I am afraid," murmured the little man as he entered the doctor's consulting-room. "But these things get put off. yo: know.

Here he was seized with a very violent fit of coughing. "A nasty cough," agreed the doctor "Now ju*t stand over here." "But I just came " said the stranger, but the doctor cut luui shor;. "Say, no more/' lie answered. Xow take a deep breath and §av 'ninetynine.' "

" It's all right, doctor," said the visi. tor. "I know I've got a bad cough, but I've come round to say 'nine and ninepence.' That's the amount you owe to the Electric Light Company. I'm a collector !"

DADDY'S VIEW.

"What are halcyon days, father?"' inquired Johnny. "Halcyon days," replied Mr. Henpeck, as lie looked round to assure himself that he and his son were alone, "are the glorious days when your dc r mamma is far, far away from ihe wicked, noisy city enjoying freedom from household cares, and getting tho swr.n, pure air she needs so much." A DOUBLE SUPPLY REQUIRED. " And the name is to be —asked the suave minister, as he approached the font with the precious armful of fat and flounces. " Augustus Philip Ferdinand Codringtnn Chesterfield Livings tone Snooks." "Dear me!" lie remarked. Then turning to the sexton. "A little more water. Mr. Perkins, if you please."