WASN'T CALLING HER DEAR

Desirous of buying a camera, a certain fair young woman inspected the

stock of a local shopkeeper.

"Is this a good one?" she asked, as she picked up a dainty little

machine. "What is it called?"

"That's the Belvedere," said the handsome young shopman politely.

There was a chilly silence. Then the young woman drew herself coldly

erect, fixed him with an icy stare, and asked again:

"Er--and can you recommend the Belva?"

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