BEGGING GERMAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 March 1924, Page 4

BEGGING GERMAN.

LONDON, January 20. As an example of German mentality the “Daiy -Mail” has received a copy of a letter sent by a German professing to be a nephew of a German govenress formerly with an English titled family. The writer signing himself Paul Lcmbeke, asks if in view of the fact that his late aunt was much “treasured by Lady 1) ” tile family would bo prepared to arrange “a large credit” for him, and goes on: I have 110 money myself and am desirous of obtaining the necessary capital through a sleeping partner . . . for starting an industrial business (brick and tile works), and eventually a private banking business. I consider that I shall require £25,000 to start with, rising ultimately to £50,000. Iu any case in view of the fact that niy aunt was known in your valued house, would you kindly trust me by return post and without security with £2,000? Tho member of the family wli{{_forwards the letter suggests that perhaps some of Germany’s well-wishers in this country would like to send Mr Paul Lembeke £2,000 by return of post. Lembeke has been writing to the family ever since the governess died.