A HEAVY SCORE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9112, 3 April 1908, Page 7

A HEAVY SCORE.

One of the most celebrated al-manac-makers of former days was one Partridge, and of him a rather good story used to be told. He was travelling in the country, and stopped at an inn to dinner. He prepared to resume his journey, when the ostler advised him to stay where he was, as it would certainly rain. , “Nonsense,” said Partridge, and proceeded on his way. He had not gone far, however, when, sure enough, a heavy shower of rain fell. Struck by the man’s prediction, he rode back, and offered the ostler half-a-crown if he would tell how he knew. “Weil,” replied the man, with a grin, after getting the money, “the truth is we have an almanac of Partridge’s here; and he is such a confounded liar that whenever he promises a fine day we always know it will be the opposite. “Now, to-day. your honor, is set down as a fine day in the almanac. ’ ’