There is a tradition of a Cunard captain of years ago who in his oil days prided himself on his curt replies to inquiries. A lady on his ship asked him a civil question one day when he was especially cross. “ Don’t trouble me, ma’am," was the response, ‘'go, ask the cook ; perhaps he’ll tell you.” “ Excuse me,” she said instantly, ‘‘ I supposed you were the cook when I addressed you.” ihe captain was polite all the rest of the trip.
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Western Star, Issue 856, 28 June 1884, Page 1 (Supplement)
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81Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 Western Star, Issue 856, 28 June 1884, Page 1 (Supplement)
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