A PERFECT IDENTIFICATION.
Signor Arditi, the well-known musical conductor, has recently published his memoirs in London. Among the many anecdotes he tells is the following adventure he had with a bank cashier. He was in an American city and wished to have a check cashed, but as the cashier did not know Signor Arditi, he told him he must get himself identified before he could receive any money.
"But I do not know any one here," protested the musical conductor.
"I am very sorry," said the cashier.
Signor Arditi thought for a few moments, and presently said,
"Do you ever attend the opera, young man?"
"Frequently," said the cashier. "I am very fond of music."
"Then you must know me," continued Signor Arditi; and taking off his hat he turned his back upon the cashier, and beat time vigorously to an imaginary orchestra.
"Oh yes!" exclaimed the cashier at once. "I know the back of your head well. You are Signor Arditi." And he handed out the money to the musician without further ceremony.