The slogan “Keep the cradles full” is not thoroughly popular with some people. People in search of homes knoAv something of this strange antipathy. The Avife of a well-knoAvn Auckland resident Avent to a suburb the other day (says the Star) to inquire about a house which was advertised to let. After explaining the reason for her call she was given some casual particulars about the dwelling, which was empty. ‘‘Of course, 1 have children,” she added. “Kids,” replied the other Avoman Avith evident disgust, accompanied by a stony stare, “I Avouldn’t have then about the place.” "Thanks,” replied the caller Avith a smile, “I am too proud of my children to have them associated with you in any way, although you were a sort of a child yourself at one time, no doubt.” They parted.
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Shannon News, 13 January 1922, Page 3
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136Untitled Shannon News, 13 January 1922, Page 3
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