A CONTAGIOUS IDEA. Imitation may bo a nuisance rather than a. form of flattery. . A tvritef tells of an incident in a bank -which is as amusing as it is probable. The teller was asked by a Woman' for a new envelope for her' bank-book. It was passed out, and the lady behind,, noting-that her own envelope was a trifle dingy, also asked for. a fresh one. The 'third woman said. ‘‘Me too,” or words to that effect, and so it went down the line. "When the teller’s patience and his stock of envelopes threatened to give out, lie determined to call a halt. A. fastidiously-dressed lady appeared at" the window, holding out a perfectlygloved hand. "I should like one too, please,” said she. “One what, madam?” asked the teller. .. _ ' The lady flushed and began to look confused. „ - ■ ' ■ 1 “"Why,” she stammered, “what the other ladies had.”
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2664, 20 November 1909, Page 4 (Supplement)
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355Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2664, 20 November 1909, Page 4 (Supplement)
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