THE LITTLE FOLKS
Why is a pig in a parlour like a house on fire ? — Because the sooner it is put out the better.
A little girl, on bein^ told that an older sister was only a half-sister, mournfully asked, ' When will she be my whole sister ?'
Teacher : ' Correct the sentence, • The liquor which the man bought was drank.' ' Smart Boy : • The man which bought the liquor was drunk.'
A suggestion to Old Maids. — Little Allie has jusfc had a birthday. Being asked how old she was, she replied, ' I'se just next to what I was. '
' And Johnny, what particular pleasure do you deny yourself during Lent?' Johnnie : ' I've stopped putting pennies in the box for the heathen. '
Little Brother (whose sister is playing cards with a gentleman) : • MrSmiler, does Minnie' play cards well ?'^Mr Smiler : ' Yes, very well indeed.' Little Brother: 'Then you had better look out ; mamma said if she played' her cards well she would catch you.'
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 298, 12 September 1888, Page 5
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160THE LITTLE FOLKS Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 298, 12 September 1888, Page 5
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