"NOT MUCH "
Since the adoption of the new system of calls by members of the telephone-office in New York many mistakes have occurred on account of wrong connections, and some have resulted in amusing conversations. On a recent Friday the telephone-bell in a prominent business-Louse rang, and the proprietor proceeded to attend the summons. A female voice was heard and the following questions and answers ensued. " Hello!" " Yes." " What time are you coming home to supper to-night?" "Why, I've been to sapper!" " I'd just like to know whom you took supper with " *' Why with my wife of course ! " " How many wives have you, any way ? " •' Look here—whom do you think you are talking with?" " With my husband Mr Brown." Not much ; you are talking to Mr Jones." Upon this the gentlemen heard a scream, which appeared to be echoed by a number of other ladies in the same room.
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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4733, 8 March 1884, Page 4
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149"NOT MUCH " Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4733, 8 March 1884, Page 4
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