The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 5 (August 1, 1939)
Have You Heard These?
Have You Heard These?
The following conversation is an instance of rural politeness:
“How's the harvest?”
“Not so bad. How's your pigs?”
“Fine. Is your mare still ill?”
“No, she's all right now. Is your cow cured, too?”
“Yes. Well, I'm glad everything's all right up at your place. How's the wife?”
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