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Shillaber, B. P. (Benjamin Penhallow), 1814-1890 [1854], Life and sayings of Mrs. Partington and others of the family. (J. C. Derby, New York) [word count] [eaf677T].

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SHOCKING JOKE.

“I see,” said old Roger to a farmer topping corn,
“that to one branch of your industry you are its worst
enemy.”

“Why?” asked the farmer.

“Because,” replied he, “you are always raising
shocks for the corn-market.”

“Yes,” quietly replied the farmer, “but the market
is always saying, `lend us your ears.'”

Old Roger and the farmer smiled at each other as they
parted.

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Shillaber, B. P. (Benjamin Penhallow), 1814-1890 [1854], Life and sayings of Mrs. Partington and others of the family. (J. C. Derby, New York) [word count] [eaf677T].