A man applied at a foundry for a job, and was interviewed by the works overseer. “ What have you done before? ” was one of the first (|uestions put to the applicant. “ I was a milkman," he returned. " And what wages did you get? ” " They used to pay me '2os a week and me milk.” answered the applicant, hopefully. The overseer reflected for a minute or two. “'Right-ho,” he said. ‘‘You might he useful. Come along in and we’ll give you ,10s a week an' wean you into the bargain.’’
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Evening Star, Issue 22952, 9 May 1938, Page 11
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