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Peter Rainier Lells a typical vara concerning the traditional Englishman who lived at the edge of beyond and always carefully dressed for dinner. Rainier, turning up unexpectedly at his camp in the bush, was astounded when the host called out to his native servant, "Bring champagne for the guest. ' The foil owing conversation ensued: "Champagne finished, Massn." "Well, send for some, then." "But, Massa . . ." "Damn it, do as you're told, and don't argue. Send for a case of champagne . • • Cliquot . . . none of that sweet Cerman stuff because it's cheaper." "Yes, Massa.'" After , the boy had departed at a dog trot into the bush. Rainier asked his host. "Where on earth are you going to find champagne?" "Macequeco, of course," was the reply. "But Macequece is ten days' trek away." "What of it? You're in no hurry, are you?"
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 05, Issue 82, 24 July 1942, Page 3
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140THOSE ENGLISH Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 05, Issue 82, 24 July 1942, Page 3
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