After more unsuccessful suggestions Jamie went to his mother with his frustrated attempts to marry. She, always ready to comfort her son, said:
“Do not listen to him, Jamie, after all he’s not your father.”
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Jamie thought it was about time he became useful, got married and had children. Talking it over with his dad he said he thought he would like to marry Mary Palmer. His father pointed out that he couldn’t because she was his sister. Not to be put off his quest he mentioned Barbara Barnes only to be told that she was his sister too.
After more unsuccessful suggestions Jamie went to his mother with his frustrated attempts to marry. She, always ready to comfort her son, said: “Do not listen to him, Jamie, after all he’s not your father.”
Pamela Kennedy
28/1/2022 08:22:06 am
Perhaps it was like that back then...but I'm glad times have changed.
Lynn Messing
28/1/2022 02:05:21 pm
I didn’t see that zinger coming. Good one!
Sue Clayton
29/1/2022 01:31:10 am
Luckily for Jamie his mum played away too. Wedding bells will chime. Comments are closed.
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"Classic"
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