A LONG BUFFEEING HUSBAND.
A man named Brookes presented him* self at the Southwark police court, London, to answer a charge of assault brought by his wife, who, however, did not put in an appearance. He then asked the Magistrate's advice, stating that'his wife had deserted him 36 times, and he had for* given her 35 times, and he believed she was now living with another man. He loved her all the same. (Laughter.) In answer to the magistrate, applicant said he could not prove his wife's unfaithfulness. "At the , same time I would be glad that she was not living as she is." (Loud laughter.) Applicant: Please, don't laugh, gentlemen; it is a serious matter. (Laughter.) (To the magistrate): What am I to doP Th« Magistrate: Take her back again, and hve happily together evermore. Brookes, on retiring, thanked his worship for his advice. .... '.'.','; '.... ■"•".'. . >. .
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3670, 29 September 1880, Page 2
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145A LONG BUFFEEING HUSBAND. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3670, 29 September 1880, Page 2
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