A Wife for a Wink single work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1888... 1888 A Wife for a Wink
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Humorous tale of a romance begun on the street through an injury to Stephen Sandon's eye muscles, making him appear to wink. A young lady takes exception to his apparent advance and a policeman, a night in gaol and a court appearance ensue - before the mistake is clarified. (PB)

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  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 24 no. 281 October 1888 Z1082120 1888 periodical issue 1888 pg. 68-69
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