HIS REGRET

Cromwell Argus, Volume XLIII, Issue 2285, 19 February 1912, Page 7

HIS REGRET

An old Scotsman who had been a long time In the colonies, paid a visit to hie "native glen," and, meeting an old school-fellow they sat down to have a chat about old times and acquaintances. In the course of conversation the stranger happened to ask about a eertain Geordie M'Kay. "He's dead long ago," said his friend, "and I'll never cease regretting him as long as I live." "Dear me ! Had you euch a respect for him as that ?" "Na, na ! It wasna' ony respec' I had for himsel' ; but I married his widow." "You had to refuse the request of those men ?" "Yes," replied the Town Councillor. "Were they angry ?" "Not at all. I showed so much sorrow at not being able to oblige them that they went. away sympathising with me." Polite Neighbour—Everybody saya your husband is such a wide-awake man, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson (with a sigh)— Yes, and the baby takes after him i

Our competitive life has bo deeply warped our moral judgment that not one man in a thousand will realise anything immoral in attracting another man's customers. "John, my cigars seem to go very rapidly. Is- it possible that you " "Certainly not, sir. I have still two boxes left from my last situation. I've no need to touch yours yet. sir.'* 17*0.