SCOTT FREE An Aberdonian, living alone, had an early morning train to catch. Jieing a heavy sleeper he was a I‘raid he would not, wake up in time. Several possibilities had presented themselves, but in each ease he would have to give someone a tip. In the end he addressed an envelope to himself and posted it, without a stamp. Early next morning there came a thunderous knock (hi the door. The Scot climbed out of bed and opened the window. “Here’s a letter for you,” called tho postman. “Threepence to, pay.” “Take it hack,” cried the Aberdonian. “Carelessness like that doesna’ deserve tu be encouraged.”
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Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 112, 21 November 1938, Page 4
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106Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 112, 21 November 1938, Page 4
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