A MOTHER'S WISDOM.
'• Eish again," petuantly exclaimed a young lady at the table. "I declare, mother, you are determined to give us girls a surfeit of it." " Those are iny sentiments exactly," remarked the eldest sister. " Mother entertains an idea that our brains need cultivating, and as fish is said to be good for th« brain, she ii anxious to promote its healthy growth" " It is not for that purpose," replied the old lady. "It is not given you as a brain food—not at all." " Then why do you give us a fish diet three times a day ?" asked the third sister. "Is it a matter of economy"?" " No, my children, not exactly, in the strict sense of the word." "Then why do you insist upon having it served three times a day ? " asked another one. " You must be aware that it is exceedingly distasteful to us." "Fish is really beneficial, my daughters, and a high medical authority asserts that fifh in rich in phosphorous, and as you have all reached that period in life when it is time to seek a matrimonial alliance, I have dieted you on fish, as phosphorous is the principal ingredient used in making matches.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1797, 2 October 1888, Page 4
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200A MOTHER'S WISDOM. Temuka Leader, Issue 1797, 2 October 1888, Page 4
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