SETTLED. Angus considered bis tailor’s bill, which amounted to just £2. Then, with a grunt of satisfaction, he set oil to the shop. The tailor came forward to greet him. ‘‘Good morning, Mr. McNab,’’ said Angus. “About yon bill, now, if you’ll reduce it to one pound nineteen shillings and elevenpence, I’ll pay it.” McNab looked rather suspicious. ‘ ‘ And why should I make a reduction ? '' he asked. Angus looked hurt. ‘ ‘ Can you no use your brains, inon?’’ he demanded. “I’ll save a penny, but you’ll save tuppence.’ ’ “How’s that?’’ inquired McNab. “Yo’ll no’ need to put on a receipt stamp,’’ explained Angus.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 88, 15 April 1939, Page 2
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