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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