Doing the Railways. —The following amusing incident occurred on the North London. Bail way. A short .time since a passenger remarked in the hearing of one of the company's servants how easy it was to " do " the company, and he said he had often travelled from Broad-street to Dalston Junction without a . ticket. " Anyone can do it—l did it yesterday." When he alighted he was followed by the official, who asked him how it was done. For a consideration he agreed to tell him. This being given, "No w," said the in« quirer, "how did you go from Broadstreet to Dalston Junction yesterday without a'ticket "Oh," was the reply, " I walked." , , ;
YpungAmerica is very forward. ; "/I'l* put a head on you," said a little gainin to a-companion; •" You try 1 it," was the quick reply, " and your mother's monkey will be a cherub in ten seconds."
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1990, 21 May 1875, Page 2
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146Untitled Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1990, 21 May 1875, Page 2
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