Interesting Information

Horowhenua Chronicle, 16 August 1911, Page 4

Interesting Information

"We pan learn from all men. even from the humblest," said H. K. Adair, a detective. . "Turn a deaf vav to no man. The lowliest tramp may have information of incredible interest for yon. "I well remember a walk I once took down -Market street. Ah 1 strode along, proud, and happy, a rose in my buttonhole and a goldheaded can in my band a drunken man 'liad the impudence to stop me. "'Ain't you Mr Adair?' lie said. " 'Yes,' said' I. 'What of it?' "' Mr Adair, the detective?' he hiccoughed. "'Yes, yes. AVlio are you?' I asked impatiently. "'.Mr Adair.' said the untidy wretch as lie laid his band on. my shoulder to keep himself from falling, 'I'll tell you who T am. Mr Adair. I'm —hie— the 'husband of your washerwoman.' '"' '"Well, what of that?' said 1. scornfully. "My scorn brought a sneer to the "man's lips, and he said : " 'You see. you don't know everything. Mr Adair.' "'Wh«t don't I know?' T demanded.

"'Well, Mr Adair,' said he, 'you don't know that—hie—l'm wearin' one of vonr new white shirts.' "