Tactical.

Otago Witness, Issue 2302, 14 April 1898, Page 52

Tactical.

" Oh, Mr Boreley, ' said Miss Weary when the clock in the drawing room pointed to 9, " I wonder if I could get you to do me a groat favour." J "1 am yours to command, Miss Weary," J replied Boreley gallantly. I ""You are very good, I'm sure. The fa- J your is that you would post a letter for me j as you go home." j " I will do so with the greatest pleasure," j said he, as he settled himself comfortably 1 back in his chair. | " I would not trouble you with it," she > wont on, "but it is rather important that it i should be started towards its destination to- j night, as I am extremely anxious for it to reach my friend without loss of time." "You may depend upon me, Miss Weary. 1 always remember letters which are given j to me to post. I never was known to carry one about in an inside pocket- for two or three weeks, as is the manner of my sex." " I was sure I could trust you, Mr Bpreley, and you will pardon me for saying again that it is important that the letter leave here tonight." As she spoke she went to a little writing table at the end of the room, and returned with the letter. " Here it is, Mr Boreley," she said. " The last collection at the box on the next comer is made at 9.20 precisely." Mr Boreley looked at his watch. " Why," said he, " I have barely time to get there before the pillar box is cleared. Goodnight, Miss Weary." " You are so good, Mr Boreley. Goodnight. Be assured that I appreciate your j kindness. You will call again soon, I hope." | As Miss Weary went upstairs she said to j herself: '" A maiden nowadays has to be a regular schemer if she is to get any beauty sleep."