This is how a popular American saying originated: —The occupant of a room in an American hotel was kept awake by his next-room neighbour, who paced his room groaning loudly. Finally he knocked at the door and asked what was the matter. The afflicted person explained that he was in very great trouble. He owed Smith 100,000 dollars, and was unable to pay him. “Oh,” said No. 1, “is that all? Weil, go to sleep: it is Smith’s job to do the walking.” Hence arose the proverb, “ Let Smith walk.”
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21601, 23 March 1932, Page 7
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