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"At the doorway stood a Red Cross doctor, hypodermic needle in
hand, ready to administer an injunction to relieve sufferers of
their pain."--_Daily Paper_.
We thought it was only lawyers who believed in the tranquillizing
effect of an injunction.
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"FOR SALE.--A Chest C.B. Gelding. Aged 41/2 years. Height 14 feet
3 inches, Veterinary Certificate of soundness. Schooled since
August. Very promising pony all round. Nice surefooted fencer.
Price Rs. 650. Apply to Brigadier-General ----."--_Indian Paper_.
We gather that whatever he may have done in the past the gallant
officer does not intend to "ride the high horse" any longer.
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[Illustration: THE WORLD'S DESIRE.
PEACE (_outside the Allied Conference Chamber_). "I KNOW I SHALL HAVE
TO WAIT FOR A WHILE; BUT I DO HOPE THEY WON'T TALK TOO MUCH."]
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[Illustration: _Mabel_ (_on seeing some shoes of war-time quality
newly-arrived on approval_). "MUMMIE, ARE THEY _REAL_ CARDBOARD?"]
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