| "JOHN SMITH, A.B., THREE POUNDS TEN— | IN DEBT." |
"Wanted, half-governess for boy aged nine, girl aged six; wages £30 per year."—Morning Post.
A half-governess is, we suppose, the feminine equivalent of two quartermasters.
"Lady Nurse, nursery college trained, wanted, under 34; very experienced babies."—Provincial Paper.
Perhaps they will know too much for her.
"Will gentleman, navy mackintosh, who spoke to lady, blue hat, vicinity Park Station, Tuesday, 6 o'clock, speak again same time?"—Liverpool Echo.
The gentleman will doubtless beg a ride on Mr. H.G. WELLS'S "Time Machine" in order to get back in time for the appointment.