KISSES OVER THE COUNTER.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 247, 17 October 1908, Page 6

KISSES OVER THE COUNTER.

The young postman of a village was hard at work in his/•office !Wheii'a: gentle tap was jhfe'ar# >!ti£6n' the door, and in stepped;a brushing maiden of sxiteen, with, a mortey order which she desired cashed. She handed it with ajfjbalefiul smile to the official, who after closely examining gave her the money it called for. At the same time he asked her if she had read what was..written1, on the margin of the order. ,

. "No, I have not," she replied, "for I cannot make it out. Will you read it for me, please?" The young postman read as follows: "I send you ten shillings and a•dozen kisses." ~. ;

Glancing at the bashful girl he said, "Now, I have paid you the money and I suppose you want the kisses too." "Yes/ 'she said, "if he has sent me any kisses I want them too." It is hardly necessary to say that the balance of the order was paid promptly and in a scientific manner. On reaching .home' the delighted maiden remarked to her mother:—

"Mother, this post-office system is a great thing, developing more and more; every year, and each new feature seems to ge^the best. Jimmy sent me a dozen kreses along with the money order, and the postman gave inf. twenty. It beats the special delivery system all hollow."