It was in the tram which runs from Shepherd's Bush to Kew Gardens. Enter smart' conductor. "Fare." The passenger gave no heed. "Fare, please. Still waa thcs^assenger oblivious. "B_/ the ejaculatory term. *• fare,' " said the conductor, " I imply no reference to the state of the weather, the complexion of tho admirable blonde you observe in the contiguous seat, nor even to the quality of service vouchsafed by this philanthropic tramway company. I merely allude in a manner perhaps lacking in delicacy, but not in conciseness, to the monetary obligation set up by your pro. sence in this car, and suggest that, without oontempering your celerity with cuncfcation, you liquidate." At this point the passenger elevated twopence from the depth of his trouserspocket.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9007, 14 August 1907, Page 4
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