"WHO LAUGHS LAST"

Evening Star, Issue 17792, 14 October 1921, Page 7

"WHO LAUGHS LAST "

AN AMERICAN DEBACLE. [From Oim Londox CoanEKroxjtKX-i.] August tte. Tho. point of the old axiom wax forcibly brought to tho notice of a band of American visitors in Downing afreet a day or so ago. “No. 10 ’’ did not plea so them. They thought tho outside appearance dilapidated and “altogether out of keeping with the dignity of a Prime Minister, and they said so to the police constable on duty at the door in no uncertain terms. A motor car was standing near No. 10 which had seen better days. “ Even tho - ear,” one of the party remarked with emphasis, “is a disgrace to you and in keeping with tho Premier’s bouse.” “Yes,'’ calmly remarked the constable. “No. 10 looks a bit gloomy; but it has traditions. Thai car there Belongs to the-- American Embassy." Tho American smiled. His incredulity was swept away when ,a lew minutes later, the American Ambassador's chauffeur, with official cockade up, mounted the driver’s scat and a high official of his embassy entered the cor. “Wa-al!” ejaculated tho American with a toss of tho head, and departed without another word