DISORDER IN A QUEUE.
Murmurs of discontent were swelling rapidly as the clerk behind the grille endeavoured to cope with the crowd. The trouble was a faulty pen. It scratched and spluttered, ran dry and blotted by turns. ‘‘What’s the nold-up?” asked a mild man in the rear. Upon being told, he produce ' .a Sheaffcr “Lifetime” Pen from ids pocket and worked his way to the window. “Try this,” he said, and withdrew. From that moment the work went cn apace. The mild man’s turn came. His order was Filed, and he reclaimed his pen. “Get a Sheaffer ’Lifetime,” he said in parting. “See this white spot on the cap.” Perfectly balanced, with large barrel grip to prevent strain. Practically indestructible* Guaranteed l'or the user’s life, 50/-, 57/6 and 65/-. Jewellers or stationers. Excelsior Supply Company, Ltd., Box 555, Wellington. 5 =
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Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17803, 30 August 1929, Page 8
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141DISORDER IN A QUEUE. Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17803, 30 August 1929, Page 8
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