An illustration of " sturdy independence" occurred at the Christchurch railway station the other day: English visitor (to first porter): " Will you get me my luggage, please." First porter (pointing to second porter along the platform): " That gentleman along there will get it for you." The visitor walked towards the gentleman in question, and as he went he heard first " gentleman" call out to second " gentleman" : " Hi! Bill! That man wants his luggage."

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