An Uncomfortable Scat.
A peer, well known to society, was onco travelling by train from the races with a noted sportsman, who enjoys an unenviable reputation for meanness. On their return journey Lordß.'s companion dropped his ticket in the carriage, and his lordship, unperceived, picked it up and put it in his pockot. On arriving at the station where ticketswere collected, Mr D. discovered his loss, and, much concerned, inquired how ho could avoid paying the fare a second time. "Well," said Lord 8., "if you don't wish to pay again, get under the seat, and they will not sco you." To his surprise, the suggestion was promptly actod upon. On the ticket-inspector's arrival, his lordship gave up both tickets. "You have given me two tickets, sir," said the official, seeing only one passenger. "Yes," said Lord B. ; "one belongs to a friend of mine, who prefors travelling under tho seat."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2105, 28 June 1894, Page 49
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151An Uncomfortable Scat. Otago Witness, Issue 2105, 28 June 1894, Page 49
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