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Show WAS NOT MATTER OF LOVE mher and More Cogent Reasons In-rfuced In-rfuced the Old Gentleman to Hold His Wife's Hands. s the Londoner sat in the village ,n drinking a modest pint and chat- t!ne with tlie local residents, lie pot nn'the subject of married life. He advanced the opinion tliat true happiness hap-piness was more often to he found in ,De peaceful country than amid the turmoil of a town. "Well, I ain't so sure about that." Fflld one old chap. "But I do know as ' I fat here last night and held my old woman's hands for two hours by the Hock!" "There!" said the visitor in tri-; tri-; umph. "That upholds my argument, and shows how much you love her!" i "Love her," gasped the old chap. Why, If I'd 'a' let go she'd 'ave scratched my bloomin' eyes out!" London Answers. |