THE DRAWBACK

New Zealand Tablet, 22 July 1909, Page 1158

THE DRAWBACK

Being eager to know how his offspring, Haymow junior, was getting along in the big metropolis, Haymow senior one day repaired thither from his rural habitat and sought information of his brother, long since established in the city. ' Waal,' said Haymow senior, ' what do you hear about EbenezerP' ' Oh, I understand,' remarked the young hopeful's uncle, ' that he is invaluable in his new job.' ' I swan ! ' ' Moreover, I understand that the boss simply can't do without him.' ' How you talk!' ' And Ebenezer '11 be a partner within a year or so, according "to what I hear from the same source.' Haymow senior stroked his board, highly satisfied. ' By the way, who told you all this about Ebenezer?' ho inquired. ' Ebenezer.' 'Oh!'