USING THE TRUTH.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIV, Issue 823, 14 December 1905, Page 26

USING THE TRUTH.

A writer in the “ Mercantile Guardian” (London) asks— Was it slander? A City man - , whom it would decidedly be libellous to indicate more particularly, gave the name of an English firm to a third party as a source of reference. The gist of the report ran: —

“ We have known Mr. X. for a considerable number of years, although we have no reliable indication as to the extent of his means.

“While we are disposed to regard.him as, in most respects, a capable business man, we can say without prejudice that we never knew him use the truth needlessly.” I have no observation to make.

Mr. Soliumface: But, my good man, have you ever thought what you would do if you had the Duke of Westminster’s income?—The Vagabond: No, but I’ve often wondered wot the Dook ’nd do if he ’ad mine!

Those who understand the value of time treat it as prudent people do their money; they make a little go a long way.

The American War Department have in its employ an attractive girl of .23 named Miss Edith King, her duty being to detect and “ round up” on behalf of the authorities deserters from the army.