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' You're such a wretched writer it's a wonder you wouldn't get a type-writing machine.' ' I would, only that would show what a miserable speller I am.' Conductor — ' What ! A half-ticket for each of these girls ? ' Passenger — f Yes.' Conductor — { One of them looks to be fifteen and the other at least thirteen.' 'Passenger — ' That's _right; but, you see, they're halfsisters.' ' I have been in every civilised country on earth,v said the globe-trotter, ' and, would you believe it, ' I have met only two really intelligent women.' ' Two ! ' echoed the beautiful widow in surprise. ' Why, who was the other ? '
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 14, 8 April 1909, Page 558
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100ODDS AND ENDS New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 14, 8 April 1909, Page 558
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