VARIETIES.
A sad misfortune lately befell a Now Orleans judge. As Sic was riding in the ears, from a single glance at the countenance of a lady a this side he imagined that he know her, and ventured to remark that the day was pleasant. She only answered, “Yes.” “ Why do you wear a veil?” “Lost I attract gentlemen.” “It is the province of gentlemen to admire,” replied the gallant man of law. “Not when they arc married.” “But I am not.” “Indeed?” “Oh, no ; I’m a bachelor.” The lady quietly removed her vail, disclosing to the astonished magistrate the face of his mother-in-law:
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2326, 31 August 1880, Page 3
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104VARIETIES. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2326, 31 August 1880, Page 3
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