A PICTURE FOR HIS WIFE.
A man entered a p-no.ograpiicr* an.-: 1 said : I "I want acabine' pictiut of uav-l nit: ' '
The artist placed him in position and screwed up his machiu» to the proper focus. " Now look hrightand cheerful," be said, "and keep your eye fastened ou that hole in the wall." Instead of looking bright and cheerful he co-icaved himself forward, dropped liis jtw, and assu sued a look iif infinite Weariness. "What is the matter with von?" exrlaiuieil tile photographer. " Bruce Up, I say, and look pleasant." "If this position costs anything extra," was the answer, '• I am willing to pay for it. My wife is up in the country visiting friends, and this picture goes to her. I know what I am ab»ut. Pull the blanket off, Mr Artist, and >>egiu counting."
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Inangahua Times, Volume X, Issue 1500, 23 January 1885, Page 2
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136A PICTURE FOR HIS WIFE. Inangahua Times, Volume X, Issue 1500, 23 January 1885, Page 2
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