JUMPING AT CONCLUSIONS.
Mr Talkative (ab the table) i * What aye your opinionsjin regard to futtiro/ punishment, M* ,Stayathome V •; • v" J s Mr Sbayathome : ' I don't believe in it.' Johnny Stayath'ome (wh'oeothoughts ai*e of the near future) : ' Then, pa, I suppose that lets me out of the lickin' 1 you were goinp to give me after supper for slapping sister's face.' \ < >
Blobbs : "Is Smith regular in his habits now ?"' - Jones : " Quite rogular ; bub his habits aro bad." Mies Charity: "Is your husband addicted to the use of alcoholic stimulants ?"' Recipient of Alms: "No, indade, mum ; not he. His only failings drinkin'." Young Waiter (at a medical dinner) : " Them doctors use a lot of wine, but I s'pose they ki ( iv stands it." Old Waiter: " Dunno about fchat, I'm .thinkin' they're gettin' t>retty -tight already." • 'A .They don't look so/*' "No ; but they.re, beginnin' to, agree." , . . •
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Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 408, 5 October 1889, Page 6
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146JUMPING AT CONCLUSIONS. Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 408, 5 October 1889, Page 6
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