GLANCING through a recent book on King Solomon we were interested to note that just one of the little presents that he sent to the Queen of Sheba as some plight token of his regard consisted of 1,000 milk-white steers, 5,000 oxen, 2000 goats, and 1,000 Nubian slaves, says Lane-Norcott in the "Daily Mail."
We mention this fact here because it reminds us that during the last war a little actress whom. we knew slightly was presented with a somewhat similar gift by a foreign potentate whom she had pleased with her toe dancing. It got her into no end of trouble with the local Dare wen me be seen from the following letter which she received from th. e Muddleham Dear Madame, J I must ask you to make immediate arrangements to collect a large herd of white steers, together "with a quantity of oxen and goats, which have been straying in this Borough since last Friday. These animals, which I am informed are your property, have completely disorganized the bus and tram services and are a grave source of danger and annoyance to ratepayers.
There are also 1000 Nubian slaves camping in the Recreation Ground, who state that they belong to you. If this is correct, kindly remove them at once, as camping in the Recreation Ground is strictly prohibited by our by-laws. Faithfully yours, Jos Tuns, (Town Clerk)
Even before she could answer this letter, her admirer, who was the soul of generosity, sent her another whopping great gift—this time of camels and elephants—and, in the end, she was obliged to flee the country.
So don't grumble, girls, when that handsome Militiaman calls with only one box of chocolates (or a single goat) under his arm. Remember enough is as good as a feast,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.