HUMAN PARCELS.
A very curious incident occurred iv connection with the departure of the Shahzada from Leeds. The sudden determination of the young Prince to leave that city quite upset the arraugcu.: .t_ of his servants. Three of tin in, including the principal chef, had gone in o Lee-Js uu purchase making bent. Their distress was great ou reaching the hotel, laden with parcel*, to find that they were alone iv a strange city. The difficulty was increased by the fact that they could not speak English. The hotel maniger's ingenuity tiiumphed. He despatched them by the next London train with large labels on their breasts addressed " Dorchester House, London, per G.N.R.'' The Afghai.s evidently understood, and showed delight. To make " assurance doubly sure." tho officials at King's Cross •were asked, by telegram, to meet and deliver these curious parcels.
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Press, Volume LII, Issue 9181, 12 August 1895, Page 5
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