The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 9 (December 1, 1939)
Silent Applause!
Silent Applause!
Mother (to little Betty, who has been sent home owing to indisposition of schoolmistress): “But I hope you were sorry your teacher was ill.”
Betty: “Oh, I was, mummy, but I couldn't help clapping my hands under my breath.”
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