We suppose old Dormio is asleep as usual.
"The clergy will be pleased to hear of parishioners who are sick.".—Parish Magazine.
No doubt they mean it kindly, but it sounds rather callous.
"Holders of 15s. 6d. War Savings Certificates and scrip vouchers of the War Loan are acceptable over the Post Office counter at their face value."—-Daily News.
"'My face is my fortune, Sir,' she said."
"Will anyone give 15/- and a kind home to a nice little brown miniature poodle dog, 3 years, ideal pet and companion?"—The Bazaar.
Sixpence more and the little pet could buy a War Savings Certificate.