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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 9 (December 1, 1938)

The Answer

The Answer.

The philanthropic woman was visiting a school. To test the brightness of a group of rather dull pupils, she asked:—

“Children, which is the greatest of all virtues? Think a little; what am I doing when I give up time and pleasure to come and talk to you for your own good?”

A grimy fist went up.

“Well, what am I doing?”

“Please, ma'am, buttin’ in!”

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