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From: James and Sue Stone <>
Subject: Re: [OLDWORDS] 12 pennies!
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 22:33:54 -0600



"> A shilling was a good start when walking down the aisle!
>
> Perhaps at some point the Bride made a show and briefly limped together with
> a happy smile to show her friends she had one! <g>
>
> A token for prosperity"
>

Of course, limping wouldn't have to be feigned if one were to
have the change, i.e. 12 of those silver-dollar sized English
pennys, in one's shoe!

James

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