MORE THAN EVEN
A farmer had a horse for sale. He wanted £f>o, hut. was offered only £SO. He refused to sell. That night- the horse died, so he telegraphed to the prospective buyer: Am willing: to accept your offer of £SO for horse.” He received a wire clinching the bargain. Next morning a cheque for £SO came to hand, so he sent the horse by rail in the usual way. Some days later he attended the market, steering clear of the buyer; but at length they happened to meet. His friend was very affable, so. plucking up courage, the farmer said: You're no savin' aboot- the horse I sent ye?" “No.” replied his friend. ‘‘lt was deid when it arrived, but I had put it to raffle. I got five men to buy tickets at £2O each, and gave the winner his money back.”
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20510, 28 May 1938, Page 18 (Supplement)
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145MORE THAN EVEN Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20510, 28 May 1938, Page 18 (Supplement)
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