TOO MUCH CAVITY.
One afternoon an esteemed citizen went into a barber's shop to have a shave, but no sooner had he taken his seat in one of the chairs than he dropped off into heavy slumber. Apparently the share artist was having his own troubles in manipulating the oustomer, and after making several atteenpts he thoughtfully paused. "Excise me, sir," said he, gently shaking the man in the chair, "but would you mind waking up? I can't shave you while you are asleep." "Can't shave me while I'm asleep!" exclaimed the victim, with a wondering expression. "Why not?" "Because," explained the barber as softly as possible, "when you fall into slumber your mouth opens so wide {hat I can't find your faoe."
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 342, 4 January 1918, Page 4
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123TOO MUCH CAVITY. Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 342, 4 January 1918, Page 4
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