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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!"

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