RANDOM REMINDER

Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33498, 1 April 1974, Page 19

RANDOM REMINDER

RELATIONS RACE

Until recently, the word "streaking” was an innocuous one. with no bubtle undertones. It was; therefore unfortunate that a respectable middle-l aged matron should choose to use this particular word in a perfectly innocent situation. She was doing her shopping tn the local grocers shop. There was

also present a mild, dap-per-looking little man with whom she was on nodding terms. She knew that he was a university! lecturer, but that was all. ! He was in charge of a restless toddler, who, in the way of young, charges, was intent on; examining everything on ; display. Suddenly, the small boyh ran from the shop, and i out on to the street, be-li

side which runs a busy highway. Being" fond of children, the lady felt a little concerned and seeing the man completing his purchases, she said to him brightly, “You’d better ; streak after him ” Her suggestion was greeted with astounded silence and she left the shop a few minutes later, torn between laughter and embarrassment.