DiraiNG the trial of a divorce case m the Supreme Court of Victoria recently aa old lady who was examined as a witness said that she had - recommended the husband and wife to make up their differences. The Chief Justice .qbserved, "It is a pity they did not take your advice ; " to which the witness rejoined; " I thought so myself this morning, when. I found it was so wet.'-'-. The reply provoked a roar of laughter in court.
They are never alone that «re acompanied with noble thoughts.. The Caed Thick.—" You hare played the deuce with my heart,!' said a gentle* man to a lady who was his partner in a game of whist. "Well," replied the l«dy, with an arch smile, "it was because you played the knare," >
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2609, 19 May 1877, Page 2
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130Untitled Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2609, 19 May 1877, Page 2
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