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Otago Witness, Issue 1989, 7 April 1892, Page 37

/~VUR CONUNDRUM. "Nelly Brown," who presumably has no address, or otherwise omils to name it, sends us the following three "cons.," in connection with which we repeat the usual editorial disclaimer, "W,p do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondents." (1) "Why is the Waterbury watch like one of Dr B 's patients ? " " Because it is a goer." (2) What is the difference between the Waterbury and -the present New Zealand Government ? " " Because the Waterbury is, happily, independent of a Balance.',' (3) "Why is a Waterbury watch like a rica ? " " Because it goes with a spring." Now, Nellie, we could overlook your reflection on the Doctor because you may have no particular cause to be grateful to that profession. Personally, we don't fraternise with doctors, and don't mean to if we can help it. We also would forgive your inuendo on the Premier. You may be unfortunately dependent on a Balance, .or may, as is the case with us, have your income relieved by the new taxation, but we cannot tolerate the exclusiva comparison you seek to insinuate in your third conundrum. You are evidently suffering from a combined attack of Doctor cum Premier cum flea, and, if we may be allowed to retaliate with % little question of our own, we would ask, Which is the worst ?