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THRIFT!
By C. J. DENNIS.
REPLYING to criticism of certain
passages in his latest book, an Aus- tralian author (Mr. Bernard Cronin) has declared that there are slums in the Australian bush as well as in the
cities.
"TORKIN' o' slums," said Dusty Dick,
"An' 'ard-up country dwellers; This 'igh-falutin' makes me sick
Among them city fellers.
Four walls, a bunk, a box or two
Does me. Shirt, boots an' trouse's. I ain't extravagant like you
With fancy duds an' 'ouses.
"Take them swell boots you're wearin'
now
Tho' I'm a fair 'ard walker,
I wouldn't pay that price, no'ow.
Mine? Nine bob, off the 'awker."
"But wait a bit," his friend replied,
"Don't let this git confusin'.
I bet your boots ain't lined inside?
Thought so. Well, son, you're losin'.
" 'Cos why? Cos cheap boots might'n'
pay -
No; that ain't nothink funny But I saves in another way
Where you does in your money.
Good boots don't wear good socks out
quick;
Your cheap 'uns rubs an' tears em." "Got you again!" cried Dusty Dick,
"Wot? Socks? I never wears 'em!"