JUST IN TIME.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 8, Issue 13, 12 February 1907, Page 2

JUST IN TIME.

There is no doubt that the tying of a piece of string round the finger is a really good aid to a poor memory : but there is a. well authenticated case of a man who tied a piece of cotton around his finger in the morning to remind him to get his hair cut. On the way homo to dinner that evening, ho noticed the piece of cotton. “Oh, yes, I remember,” he said. And smiling proudly, he entered the accustomed shop, and sat down before the accustomed artist. “Er —yes, sir ?” said the" artist, puzzled inqiiiry in his tones. “Eh ?—ati, yes ; cut my hair, please," commanded the absentminded one, curtly. “Why, certainly, sir, if you wish it," said the artist. “But you won’t mind my mentioning the fhet that 1 cut it, this morning, sir, will you ?“