He went by the Clock
A breathless wouldi-be passenger rushed 011 to tlie platform anil accosted the istationmaster: "When does 'the hali'-past five train leave?" Statioiiniaster: "Five-thirty." Passenger: "Well, the new cliurch clock is twenty seven minutes " past, and your clock is thirty-two "minutes Xt>w, in the name ot goodness, \\ hicli clock am I to go by?" Stationmaster:' "You can go by any clock you like, sir, but the train's gone."
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 February 1916, Page 2
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71He went by the Clock Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 February 1916, Page 2
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