Our Cynics.
"It is stated that the management of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. intend to change the name of the newly-acquired steamer Onward to something more in keeping with the traditions of the Company."—Ramsey Courier.
"Serious complaint is being made at another recurrence of the failure of the electric light in ——. It is no light matter."—Local Paper.
It wouldn't be.
Benevolent deck-hand (to solitary small boy). "'Ullo, Beatty! Where's yer pa?"
Small boy. "Up at the sharp end, leaning over the palings."