"That is quite enough, Mr. Smith," said the President. "You are given total exemption. You should never have been brought here at all, but I am sure you will realise that in times of national emergency mistakes of this nature are bound to occur. If you will apply to the Cashier on your way out he will give you a draft for twenty pounds, to reimburse you in some small way for the loss of your valuable time. Good-bye!"
He held out his hand, but before I could grasp it a mist again enveloped me, from which I emerged upon the dreadful facts of life.
Employer. "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?"
Old Operative. "'AVING ME 'AIR CUT."
Employer. "WHAT, IN MY TIME?"
Old Operative. "WELL, IT GREW IN YOUR TIME."