The urchin swore a terrific oath. Old Lady: “Little boy, where did you learh to swear like that?” Urchin: “You can’t learn that, mum; it’s a gift.” “The really succssful business man carries all before him,” says a writer. We’ve noticed that. But diet and exercise will sometimes work wonders.
The judge looked thoughtful as he gazed at the prisoner as though considering as to how long he should make the sentence. “What is your age?” he asked. “Fifty-five, sir,” replied Bill Twister. The judge still seemed unable to make up his mind. “You know, I can give you ten years,” he remarked severely. Bill looked surprised. “Ten years!” he exclaimed. “Surely you’re kidding. I could have sworn that you wasn’t a day over 50.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 November 1938, Page 9
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