NOT UNSOCIABLE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1441, 6 December 1917, Page 31 (Supplement)

NOT UNSOCIABLE.

“A policeman, one hot night, entered a saloon and tossed off a glass of beer. But, as he came out, he ran right into the arms of his inspector. “ ‘What do you mean?’ the inspector thundered. ‘Desertin’ yer post like that? Didn’t you see me cornin’ down the street?’ “ ‘Yes, I saw you, inspector,’ said the policeman, ‘but I only had a nickel.’ ”