Absence of Mind.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 17 April 1914, Page 8

Absence of Mind.

Sheridan Knewles, the author of "William Tell," was one of the most absent-minded of men. On one occasion he sent £.200 ki bank-notes to his wife, but forgot to address the envelope. The dramatist wrote furiously to the Postwnaster-General, and the delay was explained. On another occasion he met a friend in the street, and said : " Ah, my dear fellow, I'm off to-morrow. Can I take any letters for you ?" "Well, you are very kind," said his friend ; but where are you going ?"• "Ah !" replied Knowles, "I haven't quite made up my mind, yet." Rogers was once walking with an equally self-absorbed friend, and in the course of conversation told him that on the previous day a lady, half - recognising him, inquired: " Isn't your name Rogers ?" "And was it," mildly inquired the friend. This is an admirable instance of absent-mindedness.