Where He Scored.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 48, 22 June 1917, Page 2

Where He Scored.

He felt his position keenly. Restlessly he moved oft one leg on to the other, and looked up with the simple faith of a little child unto her who sold the stamps in the post-office, knowing full well that he would be attended to when the fair maiden ended the conversation with the other assistant. At last the long looked-for word fell from her lips ! “Well?” “A penny stamp, please,” said the meek and mild stranger. “We don’t sell stamps here ; this is the inquiry counter,” replied the maid, indignant at an interruption without a sale. “If this is the inquiry counter may I ask you where I may purchase a stamp ?” persisted the meek-looking man. “Counter directly opposite,” she hissed. When the t purchase had been completed the ' meek and mild stranger bent his steps back again even unto the inquiry counter. “If this is the inquiry count r, may I be allowed to at*k a question ?’ “Well ?” “If I poet this letter to-night, will it a /rive in Glawrww first post tomorrow ?" ‘‘Yes.” “Well, my dear lady, you are wrong, for the letter is addressed to Edinburgh” ; and he went on his way.