THE MOST DISHONEST TRADE.
The New . Zealand Methodist recently invited expressions of opinion from its readers as to which was the most dishonest trade. Numerous replies were received, embracing a great variety -of opinion on the subject. Some affirm that there is no trade necessarily dishonest, and that all trades depend for their character on the men who pursue them. Company-floating, by reassn of the conspiracy which'is resorted to, to give undue attraction to the particular scheme; contracting, by reason of the “ scamping ” of which contractors are often guilty; and the seed trade, which, it is urged, can give all. others a long start for mendacity, are made the subject of condemnation. One correspondent condemns watchmakers, and supports Iris case by a glaring example, others consider auctioneers as the champion liars, though it is urged in extenuation thnt they “do it in a jocular way which everyone understands.” It is said of horse-dealing that it provides the best illustration of “It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer, but when he goeth on his way he boasteth.” The art of horse-dealing is to buy from one fool and sell to another.
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Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 15, 8 July 1893, Page 12
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192THE MOST DISHONEST TRADE. Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 15, 8 July 1893, Page 12
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