'IMPORTANT.'

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 22, 3 June 1893, Page 527

'IMPORTANT.'

A French gentleman, engaged upon a profound scientific work, rang for his valet. Then he sat down at his table and wrote a note : * Kindly send someone to arrest the cook. She has stolen my puise.’ This he directed to the chief of police. The valet appeared, and while waiting for his master to finish writing’ he picked up something that was lying under the table. As he took the note he said, * Monsieur, here is your purse. I found it under the table.’ ‘ Ah, just in time. Give me the note, Jean.’ He added this postscript: ‘ I have found my purse. It is unnecessary to send anyone,’ and handed the letter to the valet, saying,‘Deliver this at once. It is important.’ Then he went back to his work.