Punch, Volume 237Punch Publications Limited, 1959 - English wit and humor |
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Page 391
... asked , wondering what was coming . " Would your Government be pre- pared to act as an intermediary in negotiating a global defence pact ? " he asked . " The Soviet Government has asked me to put this proposition to you because of our ...
... asked , wondering what was coming . " Would your Government be pre- pared to act as an intermediary in negotiating a global defence pact ? " he asked . " The Soviet Government has asked me to put this proposition to you because of our ...
Page 436
... asked Mr. Fazackerley . " I like to write , " I said . He looked doubtful . " I see you got a first in English , " he said . " Yes , " I said . " We usually prefer people with seconds , " he said , " people with firsts are too ...
... asked Mr. Fazackerley . " I like to write , " I said . He looked doubtful . " I see you got a first in English , " he said . " Yes , " I said . " We usually prefer people with seconds , " he said , " people with firsts are too ...
Page 623
... asked my father suddenly . " Sleep ! " my mother cried . " Oh I don't think- At least , I took it it was just for the day . " " Well , that's one thing the Millers can tell us , " I said , and I went straight off to telephone them . But ...
... asked my father suddenly . " Sleep ! " my mother cried . " Oh I don't think- At least , I took it it was just for the day . " " Well , that's one thing the Millers can tell us , " I said , and I went straight off to telephone them . But ...
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