JACK IN OFFICE.
(To the Editor "N.Z. Times.") Sir,—ln the Telephone Directory, 'Mr Ell, the late Postmaster-General, is indicated "283 Ell, Hon. H. G. Office." I rang np this morning, and inquired:— "Can you tell me where I can find Mr Ell?" Answeri "Nol" "I thought perhaps yon oould tell mo his address." Answer: "Nothing to do with me. Don't know anything about him. This is the Postmaster-General." "Sorry to trouble you, but I thought as Mr Ell had so recently retirad tram office, you might be able to tell me where he is to bo found. I am rather surprised you are unable to do so." Answer: "No, I don't know anything about him. You ehut up I" and a brisk ring off. I rang up again. ''ls that No. 283, the Post-master-General's Office." Answer: "Well?" "This is Sir speaking. I rang up i'ust now to inquire the address of Mr 511/' Answer: "Well> what about it?" "I should like to know the name of tiho gentleman who replied to me." Answer: "Hi/s name is the Postmaster-General I" Another brisk ring oil I —l am, etc., THE ONE WHO BANG UP. Wellington, July 30th.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8187, 31 July 1912, Page 4
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