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"LETTS CLASH WITH POLES."
_Japan Gazette._
No, don't let's.
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"Autumn made a lightning spring into winter yesterday."--_Daily
Paper._
England's seasons seem to be getting hopelessly intermingled.
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"---- Htl.--S. asp. Magnificently equipped."--_Daily Paper._
Patronized by the late QUEEN CLEOPATRA.
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"TO LET, Furnished Bedroom, beard optional, terms
moderate."--_Local Paper._
Would suit almost any young shaver.
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"A telephone call office has been opened at Mumps Post
Office."--_Official notice._
SUBSCRIBER.--Can you give me Mumps?
OPERATOR.--No, but I have got a bad cold if that is any use to you.
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[Illustration: "WELL, AND WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE AGAIN?"
"FORCE OF 'ABIT."]
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