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"Wanted, half-governess for boy aged nine, girl aged six;
wages £30 per year."--_Morning Post_.

A half-governess is, we suppose, the feminine equivalent of two
quartermasters.

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"Lady Nurse, nursery college trained, wanted, under 34;
very experienced babies."--_Provincial Paper_.

Perhaps they will know too much for her.

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"Will gentleman, navy mackintosh, who spoke to lady, blue
hat, vicinity Park Station, Tuesday, 6 o'clock, speak again
same time?"--_Liverpool Echo_.

The gentleman will doubtless beg a ride on Mr. H.G. WELLS'S "Time
Machine" in order to get back in time for the appointment.

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[Sir WILLIAM BEVERIDGE. K.O.B., has been appointed Permanent
Secretary to the Ministry of Food.]

To skimp its daily bread for beer