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_No Doubt About That_
The fresh spring breezes were blowing through the open windows of the
schoolroom, and George Washington was the momentous question in hand.
"Why do you think George Washington was the first man?" asked the
teacher.
"Because he was 'first in war, first in peace, and first in the
hearts of his countrymen.'"
Another boy then raised his hand.
"Well, Johnny, who do you think was the first man?" said the teacher.
"Don't know his name," answered Johnny, "but I know George Washington
was not the first man, 'cause my history says he married a widow, so
there must have been a man ahead of him."
_All's Fair in Love_
A poor couple went to the priest for marriage, and were met with a
demand for the marriage fee. It was not forthcoming. Both the
consenting parties were rich in love and in their prospects, but
destitute of financial resources. The father was obdurate. "No
money, no marriage."
"Give me l'ave, your riverence," said the blushing bride, "to go and
get the money."
It was given, and she sped forth on the delicate mission of raising a
marriage fee out of pure nothing.
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