"Antique, over a hundred years old, oak sideboard, brand new ... Apply after 6.30."
Evening News.
Surely after this candour there is no help to be got out of the twilight hour.
"Mr. Robert ——, who is now manager, entered his late employer's service three or four months after he commenced, and remained with him until he gave up."
Local Paper.
"They have their exits and their entrances"—the former in this case being the more satisfactory.
Intending Purchaser (to Artist, who is selling his house.)"Did you put those figures on the walls?"
Artist (modestly, though regarding them as a strong asset.) "Oh, yes—I—"
Intending Purchaser. "Well, they don't really matter. A coat of whitewash would soon put that right."