THOUGHT OF THE FUTURE. A gambler borrowed a sum of money from a money-lender, and, tho bill falling due, he called upon his creditor and told him ho could not pay just then. The money-lender demanded immediate payment, whereupon the gambler pulled out a revolver and pointed it at Shylock’s head. “Eat that bill,” he said, “or I will shoot you!" The money-lender looked at tho pistol, then at the bill,' and decided it would be wise to eat the paper. A few days later the gambler called and paid what was owing, much, to the delight of the moneylender. “My friend,” said the latter, “you are an honest man. When you need any more money corns to me and I will let you have it.” Then he added thoughtfully; “And'perhaps you won’t mind waiting the usual acknowledgment on an arrowroot biscuit.” Users of “NAZOL " keep free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL" nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves, and heals. 60 doses Is 6d.—[Advt.J
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Evening Star, Issue 17710, 11 July 1921, Page 2
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166Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 17710, 11 July 1921, Page 2
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