ALMOST AT BEST.
A kind hearted but somewhat closefisted man, who was sorely afflicted with a conscience, came to a friend holding a visiting card in his hand. He looked deeply troubled. ' ; I know," said he,
"that this man wants to borrow money, I know he will drink it. What am I to do?"
"It is perfectly simple," said the friend. "Send down word that you are out."
"I cannot," he said. "I have never told a lie in mv life."
"Then," said his friend, "lend all your money to mc and you can tell him you haven't a penny in your pocket."
After some hesitation the kind hearted man complied, and, having seen his caller, returned.
"Well," asked his friend, "are your conscierice and mind at rest?"
"Not quite, man," he replied, "but they will be as soon as you have given mc my money back."
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 300, 16 December 1908, Page 6
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147ALMOST AT BEST. Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 300, 16 December 1908, Page 6
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