Deacon Smith: '‘What kind of a collection did "'e have, to-day/” Parson Drone: “A collection of misers, I should judge.” ' ALMOST A LIE. It happened in au Eau Claire boardinghouse. “Good-bordig,” said the- boarder nil!' a bad cold. “What!” cried the other boarders in surprise and also in unison, as they desisted from their burned oatmeal. Clearing his throat and blowing Ins nose vigorously, tile boarder with the bad cold explained, somewhat wearily, that the had merely attempted to pass the time of day. Whereupon thu other boarders apologised, saying, “We thought you said ‘good board-
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2139, 14 March 1908, Page 2 (Supplement)
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96Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2139, 14 March 1908, Page 2 (Supplement)
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