Catching a Tartar.
A wealthy foreigner, intent upon a day's outing, wanted to hire a dealer's best horse and trap, but not knowing his man, the dealer demurred at trusting them in his hands. Determined to have his drive, the gentleman proposed paying for the horse and the vehicle, promising to sell them back at the same price when he returned. To that the other saw no objection, so his customer's wants were supplied, and off he went. He was back in time at the stables his money reimbursed according to contract, and he turned to go. " Hold on ?" exclaimed the dealer ; 11 you have forgotten to pay for the hire." 11 My dear sir," was the cool reply, " there is no hiring in the case. I have been driving my own horse and trap all day." And he left the dealer to his sorrowful reflections.
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Manawatu Herald, 25 August 1898, Page 3
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146Catching a Tartar. Manawatu Herald, 25 August 1898, Page 3
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