KEPT HIS WITS.
Wife—“ This is a nice time of night to come home; ain’t you ashamed of yourself?” Husband (pulling off his boots and putting them carefully on the bureau) - ,Don’t—er—scold. Couldn’t get r away—er—moment sooner. Had a —hie—big argument.” W,L-“ Big fiddlestick I ” ’ H.—“ Fact, I ’sure you. Whadcher think ? All— er—boys of the ledge in it., Queshun was which of us had —®r —most amiable and —er —most beautiful Wife* X beat ’em all. Described you—hie—beautiful eyes, silky hair, cheeks—hie—roses, tseth pearls, lips cherries, temper —er hie like ’nangel. Offered to fight ’em if they wouldn’t admit, it. They gave in, ’n here I am—late, late—©r—victorious, finest wife in—er—world.” _ .■ W. (with a sweet smile)—“Tou. are a sad fellow, John. Im afraid you’ll never be anything better. Let me help you take off your coat, ; ' dear.” •
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1989, 2 January 1890, Page 3
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138KEPT HIS WITS. Temuka Leader, Issue 1989, 2 January 1890, Page 3
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