WHAT HE WAS WORKING FOR
The workman was engaged in excavating operations —i.e., he was digging. The wayfarer of the inquisitive turn of mind stopped for a moment to look on. ‘My man/ said the wayfarer at length, ‘what are you digging for?’ The workman looked up. * Money/ he replied. ‘Money!’ ejaculated the amazed wayfarer. ‘And when do you expect to strike it?’ ‘Saturday/ replied the workman, and resumed operations. ■
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New Zealand Tablet, 11 April 1912, Page 62
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70WHAT HE WAS WORKING FOR New Zealand Tablet, 11 April 1912, Page 62
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