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Comic postcard, Neighbours chat in the street Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Neighbours chat in the street Date: 20th century
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A Penny for Your Thoughts, Neighbor!
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- A Humorous 20th Century Comic Postcard In this delightful and quintessentially British comic postcard, we find ourselves in the midst of an amusing neighborhood exchange. Two plump neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, are deep in conversation on the sidewalk, their animated gestures and wide grins suggesting a juicy topic. The man, Mr. Smith, leans in close to his neighbor, Mrs. McGill, who is dressed in a bright red dress, her arms crossed as she listens intently. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quiet, tree-lined street, with quaint houses and well-tended gardens in the background. Mr. Smith, with a mischievous glint in his eye, reaches into his pocket and pulls out a coin, offering it to Mrs. McGill with a playful wink. "A penny for your thoughts, neighbor?" he asks, a knowing smile playing on his lips. Mrs. McGill, a bit taken aback, looks at the coin and then back at her neighbor, her own expression turning mischievous. "I'll tell you for a pound!" she retorts, a twinkle in her eye. The exchange continues, with the neighbors bantering back and forth, their laughter carrying through the neighborhood as they continue their lively conversation. This charming comic postcard, with its humorous take on neighborhood gossip and friendly banter, is a delightful snapshot of a simpler time, and a reminder of the enduring charm of British humor.
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