A man. evidently drunk, sagged down in a seal in the lobby beside a clergyman. "Fine (hie) day." he began.'' "Yes. it is." from the clergyman. "Thish's line hotel." "Yes. I find it very comfortable." "Wontcha have a drink?" the man asked, encouraged by the courteous replies of his chance acquaintance. The pastor's face set severely. "No thank you." he said. "I never indulge." "Shay, whatcha givin’ me'.’ You kotcha collar on' backwards now.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 31 August 1940, Page 6
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