A DELICATE HINT.
The day was wet. The car wan crowded with men hanging on to one another, and these concealed the gale that projected passengers front ears coming on the other line. A lady came, to the door of Ihe car. and. as it stopped, started towards the gal", which was hidden from her by Ihe men standing before il. "Other side, please, lady," said the conduct or.
Ife was haughtily ignored. The lady look another step towatds the gal", '•'Yuu must gel oil' the other side." said the conductor. "1 wish, to get off on this side." came the answer in tones that congealed the official into momentary silence. Before he could explain or expostulate one of the men on the platform came to his assistance.
"Stand to one side, gentlemen." he remarked quietly, "The lady wishes io climb uver the gale."
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Tuapeka Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 6524, 26 December 1917, Page 4
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144A DELICATE HINT. Tuapeka Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 6524, 26 December 1917, Page 4
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