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The elocution teacher was instructing a* scholar who had insisted upon learning a long and rather prosy piece. ‘ When you have finished the recitation,’ said the teacher, ‘ bow gracefully and leave the platform on tiptoe.’ . ' . ■
'On tiptoe?' asked, the scholar, r ■';.' Yes,' answered the teacher, 'so as not to wake the audience.' '-
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New Zealand Tablet, 7 August 1913, Page 61
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53CRUEL New Zealand Tablet, 7 August 1913, Page 61
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