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"Talk about scholards," said the proud Sam Smith. " Listen to my little hid talk about grammar. Tommy, what gender is thy fayther?" "Masculine," said the learned Tommy. "Bcan't it wonnerful!" said the proud father. "And thy mitiier. Tommy?" " Feminine," replied the erudite juvenile. '•Hear that agen!" cried the delighted father. "An' lino. Tommy.'' he proceeded, picking up the family teapot, "what gender is this?" "Xeuter." said Tommy. Sam's face fell. "Well, well." he exclaimed, "'it's alius the way. Still, not but the little lad was far oot. He only said neuter 'stead of pewter, that's a'!"
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 304, 19 December 1908, Page 4
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100ONLY A LETTER OUT Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 304, 19 December 1908, Page 4
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