Mr Stafford’s Reply.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 140, 24 June 1901, Page 3

Mr Stafford’s Reply.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l am glad to see the stern facts I have brought to light are quite too much for Mr Harris. He cannot in any way combat them by reasonable argument, so offers £466 for what Mr Lysnar said was worth £7OO, and waxes quite eloquent over a magnanimous offer to pay my expenses in advertising the acceptance of his liberal offer. You see, Sir, he is becoming quite philanthropic since he espoused the water business. I have been given to understand (by the man in the street) that ho was a sordid bargain-hunter, going about the streets to pick up a section or two cheap, and putting them in the market again at a substantial advance almost before the ink on the transfer was dry. I hope I shall never be asked to believe such a thing again. Well, Sir, tho price has come down considerably, £7OO to £466. Dear mo, what a drop. I suppose if I don’t accept the present offer at oneo he will cry off, and then make one of £2OO or so. Well, well 1 Gisborne must bo going to the dogs all of a sudden ; in fact, going to follow tho example of Oamaru ovor its borrowing. Well, thank you, Mr Harris, very kindly. No. 93 is not in the market, as it is wanted for an increasing business by its present owner. —I am, etc., Francis Stafford.