Li Tung Wang.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 22, Issue 66, 25 August 1911, Page 5

Li Tung Wang.

“I hear that Li Tung Chang has been appointed peace delegate,” said a thin, pale gentleman in glasses to his fellow-passengers on a Strand ’bus the other afternoon, "Li Tung Ching, you mean?” "All! Well, Li Tung Ching, and “The ‘Daily Mail’ says Li Chung Tong.” “Beg pardon. Well, Li Hung Chang ” “ Excuse me, sir, but the ‘ Telegraph’ says Li Chung Tang.” The spectacled gentleman looked annoyed at the interruption. He resumed: “Li Chung— —” “ Tang, the ‘ Chronicle’ says,” suggested another. “Thanks. Well, I hear that Li Tang Hung ” “What sort of a chap is this Li Hing Tung?” “Li Tang Hing, you mean. Oh, Li Bang Jing is a tall, yellow- ” “ Beggin’ yer pardin, mister,” said a labouring man in the corner, “ is it Li Tung Bung ver a-talkin’ about?” The “pale gentleman in goggles got disgusted, lost all patience, and shouted for the ’bus to stop. “I’m going homo!” he said wildly, “Good day, friends. I’m going home!” A'a he stood on the kerbstone, mopping his forehead with a blue silk-bo rd or ej handkerchief, a newsboy rushed up. “ Rumoured death of Li Jam Sling! Special !” h 1 shouted. i Then the ’bus moved on. . i <4 <ii 11 1 1 —— 11 11 1—— #