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Justification

“Brass shines with use; good garments would be worn;

Houses not dwelt in, are in dust forlorn.

Beauty not exercised, with age is spent—

Nor one or two men are sufficient!”—Marlowe.

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Starting the Day Right

A pretty stenographer had been transferred by the firm to another city. The first morning after the change had been made, she came into her new office, hung her hat and coat on the rack and meandered leisurely to the boss’ desk.

“Well,” she said, “I suppose you start in the day here the same as we do in Blanktown?”