Trials in Tact

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 40, 17 April 1930, Page 29

Trials in Tact

Solution of Problem No. 10.

MBS. B. and Mrs. C. between them have contrived to place Mrs. A. in a very unpleasant position. Mrs. C., of course, should not use the telephone at all, least of all a party line, to make serious allegations. Mrs. B. is still more blameworthy, since it is obvious that she has been. guilty of the despicable practice of "listening-in," and, as many competitors aptly remark, has proved the truth of the old saying that "listeners never hear any good of themselves." Further, she has: added to her exhibition of bad taste by acquainting Mrs. A. of the fact, although probably stung thereto by hearing herself accused. Mrs. A. has acquitted herself well so far, and she has only to continue on the same lines, but she should do so very definitely and very firmly, She should say: "Oh, no, Mrs. B., that I couldn’t possibly do. If, as seems likely, you inadvertently overheard the conversation, you may like to know that I attach no credence to. what was said and have no intention of being drawn into the matter." AT the conclusion of this series, Savoir-Faire wishes to thank all those who have written to her so appreciatively of this competition. She

is, of course, gratified to know that it has been so enjoyed, and has evidently provided a considerable amount of interest to others besides competitors. The numbers of marks awarded over the full series, and awards of prizes, will be published next week, and another competition, probably on the same or similar lines, announced’ to begin after the Waster holidays. SavoirFaire’s best wishes for a happy one to all, NOTE.-Miss N. Johnston: I am sorry your name was omitted from the list of awards last week, You were credited with two marks. Marks for solutions to Problem No. 10 have been awarded as follow:-A Trier, 5; Anon, 0; Apple-Pie Mary, 0; Bonza 4; Clara, 5; Duplex, 4; Deerfoot, 4; Equity, 0; Fiat Pax, 5; Frances, 0; Grace, 5; Ginger, 5; Haven, 5; Irene,.0; Jean, Te Puke, 5; Miss N. Johnston, 5; Jonquil, 5; Kummel, 5; Lucid, 5; Mrs. Mason, 5; Myra, 5; Mayfiower, 0; Natural, 5; Nomen, 5; Olivia, 0; Pumpkin, 5; Query, 5; Radex, 5; Radio, 0; Rosa, 5; Senga, 5; Seylla, 5; Summit, 0; Thames, 3; Tuner, 0; Topaz, 5; Undine, 5; Viola, 5; Verity, 5; Wynward, 5; Weaver, 3; Xylonite, 5; Xerxes, 5; Yum-yum, 5; Zenobia, 3.