"NOA. DID THEE NOT PUT UN IN THAT SOIDE?"
_Jan_. "NOA."
_Jarge_. "THEN I RECKON HE MUN BE IN THA BOX."]
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CHOKING THEM OFF.
It is reported that, should the measures recently adopted by the
railway companies with a view to "discourage unnecessary travelling"
prove insufficient, other expedients, of a more stringent character,
may be resorted to. By the courtesy of an official we are able to give
details of some further innovations that have been suggested.
(I.) The Platform Staff at the chief stations will be specially
trained to answer all enquiries from civilian passengers in an
ambiguous or quasi-humorous manner.
Thus detailed instructions are to be issued giving the correct form
of reply to such questions as, "Can I take this train to Rugby?" The
answer in this case will convey a jocular suggestion that the task is
best left to the engine-driver; and others in the same style.
In all cases of urgency the formula "Wait and see" to be freely
employed for purposes of discouragement.
(II.) In the case of exceptionally popular tickets, such as those to
Brighton, a strictly limited number of impressions to be struck off,
which will be disposed of by public auction to the highest bidder.
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