Officer. "But surely, Thompson, if these mud-billets are all alike you ought to remember where you put my horse——" | Batman. "Here he is, Sir." |
"Fireman wanted; consuming under 50 tons; wages 30s."
Under the present system of rationing, this demand for moderation does not seem excessive.
Inspecting Officer. "It's no use your telling me you haven't got any potatoes about the place. If you hold the end of this tape I'll very soon tell you how many you have here."
Farmer. "Ye'll be a main clever little fellow, then. They was turmuts when I put 'em in last back end."