A DECIDED SELL.
A few days ago (says the Civilian) an engraver who carries on his business in Broadmead, Bristol, happened to . look through his shop window, when he observed an elderly gentleman, whom he recognised as an Excise officer, attentively scanning the outside of his premises. After satisfy ing his cariosity, by an outward inspection, he entered the shop, note book and pencil in hand, and opened conversation with the proprietor. “MrJ. I believe.” “ Yes, lam Mr J.” ,c You keep a trap, I understand ?” “ Yes.” “ Have you a license for that trap ?” “ No.” , Down goes an entry of this candid admission in the note book. “ Did you have a license last year ?” ' “ No,” Another entry in the book. “ "Why did you not take out a license 1” “ I did not think it was necessary.” “ How many does your trap hold I” “ Five.” Another memo. “ How many wheels has it T “ None.” “ None ! why what sort of a trap is it ?” “ A mousetrap.” Tableau : Mr J. splitting his aides behind the counter, an elderly officer rushing out of the shop without the customary salutation, or even waiting to return the note book to the official pocket.
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Kumara Times, Issue 176, 27 April 1877, Page 2
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197A DECIDED SELL. Kumara Times, Issue 176, 27 April 1877, Page 2
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