A Scotsman married an actress. He was discussing his bride’s merits with his mother. “Can she sew and cook and dae the hoosework?” demanded the mother. “No," said Jock; "she canna." “Well, what can she dae then:" “Oh, mither, she’s a grand singer.” “A singer, you silly fule. Why did ye no buy a canary?”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 April 1938, Page 10
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55Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 April 1938, Page 10
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