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AKE MY advice. Take no

Tot ce all this bunkum

In the papera about "appease- ment".

The policy of appeasement may be all right in Europe, but

I'VE GOT A DOG WHIP

-And I'm Looking For The

Owner

By GEOFFREY SUCKLING

it definitely doesn't work in FIVE MINUTES LATER we were with Mr. MeTurbot at the club about

in the street, and Waffles, who the latest here I took a Hongkong-not in the home at had volunteered to see me as far as breath--"anschluss."

Blake pler, insisted on walking in "Stop sneezing." any rate,

1 know, because I tried it on my the middle of the road-"following and get to bedi" wife the other day with dire results. the while line"

na he called K

She looked at the clock. "So this is how you keep your

"Asp," I interrupted, "may be a

1 was all through the suggestion of down Pedder Street. This in spite that arch-idlet Waffles" MeTurbot. of my trying to prove to him-even

You have probably met the fellow, going so far as to take measurements New Year resolution to stop drink- choose,"

that the pavement was wide ing!" He is a "teller" in the bank. I don't enough to accommodate two persons Distasteful or not, dissemble that under the clrcumstances the know what it is he tells in the bank abreast. but he can certainly spin. pretty lofty yarn outside.

"At any rate we've got fine moon

in fact it was through listening to to help us," said Waffles.

"That's not the moon, you chump!" one of his ridiculous stories at the Club the other night that led to my replied, "That's a street lamp"

"Of course s'not lamp. It's inoon." missing the last ferry home, and, in-

I began to get rattled. Tel. 27778-9.cidentally, to poor old Aunt Proe gelting assaulted and losing an ear.

Hongkong Telegraph.

Wyndham St., Hongkong 'Phone 26615

January 23, 1939

What Next?

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"I'll bet you five dollars it's a lamp." I said.

deep suitable term for cross-word puzzles,

but it falls far short of the mark in suld the voice, describing Isabella. Forgive my re- marks yesterday. In future, Waffles, I give you full liberty to refer to my wife in whatever terins you

"Comel come!" said Waffles, "So It's as bad as that? Well, I suggest

must.

only thing to save your amour propre "Honey," I replied, drawing myself is a horse's neck-and allow me to up to my full helght, "ever since do the dispensing." the cock crew twelve on New Year's "Waffles McTurbot," I answered, Eve I've been R tectotalitarian," "although I feel that I am lowering (Damn those newspapers!)

myself by drinking with you, you The voice spoke again.

have certainly struck the nail on the "Instead of leaving pools of water head when you mention a horse's all over the floor, you had better take neck! Make It a stiff one, and let's hear no more of his appeasement your clothes off.”

business."

I still had my trump card to play, After the liquid had permeuled, against me." I said, in accents that what. only a Court missionary could pro-

"I realise that appearances are the situation seemed to clarify some-

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WHOLE QUESTION, accord-

"It'd be shame to take the money, FORGET the exact gist of his cus I know it s'moon, an' how can

story, but I remember it began we shettle argument anyway? with an account of how, out hiking Ah, here comes a gen'man can help one day, he came Ince to face with us the Kowloon Tiger, and how he drove

In evening dress, he raised his hat mishap in the harbour. Although on THE to Wales, now

And, going up to a man approaching perly appreciate, "but I had a slight the brute off with a walking stick.

the

resolved I refused Then he went on to tell me of an

point of drowning, and said: a bear exploit of his when he chased a

"Excuse me, Sir, but my fren' and relinquish possession of this," 1 pro- itself on what were the best means of He duced the parcel, "which present regaining my status quo with the in central Africa-or a bear chased I are havin' a l argument. him-I am a little hazy as to the bets me that the light in sky's lamp, to you as a slight token of my grati- wife. details. I can only recollect that his but I shay it's moon. Will you kind tude for many

tale was

years of wedded

And then it was that he made the confounded proposition thut,

ap-

an interminable one, ly shettle argument for us. What Ish bliss."

That should have done the trick. prasement having failed, I should

would have been decidedly boring

The stranger peered upwards. Dld it?

had it not been punctuated with that light up there?" such bright remarks as "What about the other half?" "Let's have one for "Whish one?" he asiced. the road!" "We'll have a Doch and Doris" or "Now for the damnedest!"

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try the "dictator" attitude, The first thing I knew was a dog "It's as a simple as falling off a *

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biscuit whizzing dangerously near my log," he said. "All you have to do is to get primed up a little-leave MENTION THIS Incident just to head.

shew

Waffles and I In the army we were taught that that part to me-and then, when you you that were not the only ones who had been exclted men fire high, and it seems to home to-night, you do the heavy IT is difficult to keep pace with

ME MARCHED on-and so did quaming that night.

that, luckily for inc, excited women stuff with Isabella. You'll be sur

veritable fusil prised at the result." the map of Europe these days. | 1 his story.

Mind you. I myself was not drunk also fire high, for

Inde of biscuits followed his first I certainly was. Last

It may possibly have been due to merely a bit elevated, that's all.

We'll get busy with the priming Austria saw

the mellowing influence of the Arrived at the pier, we halled a about an inch above my head. absorbed by Germany;

Instead of me, my poor old Aunt straight away," he continued. Fall- the "Lacrima Cristi", but, when the boy walla walia, and it was while

retung

benighted had to delve into the wine store for into the damn thing that I slipped. 1 Prunella's picture got the full blast. ing Vodka which this

club -doesn't seem to possess--WE Reich, Poland and Hungary fresh bottles, I began to ste Waffles must have made a mighty splash as Amid the crash of falling glass will have to fall back upon some of helped themselves to chunks of such a bad fellow after all, even if broke surface agiin, I heard that led through the air. One, two, o just-like-mother-makes them'

new light. He might not be I entered the water, for, as soon as I counted each missile as it whis-

himself incbrinted ass on the wharf shout- three, four

ten, eleven, twelve cocktails," Czecho-Slovakin; and a further he did slightly over-fancy

Whereupon, taking charge of the. - dozen. That must be the lost a big game hunter. Anyhow, ingi

bar, he began producing his vile con- "Hi! You can't drop your hook of her ammunition. exaggerate a little at times, I be there. You'll foul the gov'ment "Kamurad!" I said, advancing with coctions, been bitten off by the Fascist thought myself of the occasion when cabies, an' the Harbour Master' be my hands up, "I surrender."

I argued, I protested, I wavered, rebels. More recently there has who prided myself on being

Bint I must have miscounted. I and finally gave in. after you.". stlekier for the truth-had once com-

It was when we got to what he "You be fool!" 1 spluttered, ns, felt a stinging blow on my chin. It

the "Shauki--- been agitation in Italy for Nice, pared my wife's volce to the cooing

still clutching any candy, I scrambled made me realise for the first time called his speciality. of a turtle dove!

teeth a dog must wan Hair-Ruiser", that I began to Corsica and Tunis; now comes a Yes, Waffles distinctly had his back on board, "That was not the what powerful

have. Clutching my Jaw, I crept fancy myself in the role of dictator. anchor that dropped, it was me!" clamour for Ukrainian autonomy good points,

The chug of the engine mercifully into bed. Time still plodded on... another

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* drowned his shricks of raucous and the cession of Memel to cork popped. .. I continued to

EAVING THE OFFICE next day, then I looked at the laughter as we sped across the har- ruminate

bour. Germany. It is uncertain, how-clocki

I thought I would have a "quick retorted. "If you want to know how *

one" before crossing over.

I feel, I feel just about ready to ever, how far the present agita-

At the entrance to the club I found bour. You wor!!

throw you half way across the bar- Bushful sitting on the mat. tions are to be taken at their

I groaned. I entered.

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my way cautiously up the stairs. NOW YOU DONT know my wife ARRIVED ON my door-step, I made as well as I do, or you might (Can you tell me why stairs creak understand my feelings of that mo- and groan so in the middle of the ment,

night I never notice it in the day- I jumped up.

time.)

Look at the time! It's all your fault.

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After the third, Waffles asked. "How do you feel now, old bird?"

"Not so much of the 'old bird"!" I

"Banzai! that's the spirit! Off you go now before the effect wears off!" "Aren't you coming with me?" I "Hullo, old comrade of adversity!"' asked. "I'll do the Hitler stuff, and in the back- "Wales, old deur," I said, "I'm in

I quietly silpped the key into the was Waffles greeting. "What about you be Mussolini for the most unholy row. I pro- lock. Most probably Isabella would a hair of the dog that bit you?... ground."

But he didn't seem to relish the mised to be home early to-night. be asleep, and I could get to bed Ah, I'm so sorry, I see that any

reference to dogs is distasteful

K.; Idea. Shaking his head, he fetched All was screne. So far, so good! tell me the worst, and break it gen-

I can guess what has happened, but a dog whip and handed it to inc. What are you going to do about 11?" without her hearing me,

"Thats orl ri' ole man," he re- I would undress in the dark.

"Take this," he said. "You may tiy." piled, "when you get home try a lil' Presently, In the old familiar tones,

find it useful for emphasing the "Waffles," I said, "you're a skunk salient points in your conversation." appeashment.

n voice rang out;

of the lowest water. You

"But what about Bashful?” "I know. I know," he cut in, "and my heart bleeds for you. But

"Oh, Bashful can do without it for a day."

bad

You will observe that his speech "For goodness sake, switch on the become somewhat blurry, and light and get to bed. I shall have I'm really convinced he was already something to say to you at break- half foxed. Au for myself, I admit fast time." beginning to feel a little fruity, but I switched on the light.

remember I also have my cross to bear. You know my Desdemona

"Well, cheerio Waffles," I said in I maintain that—in spite of anything "Everything's okey dokey, my the sweetest and gentlest of God's parting, "I'll see you to-morrow." the number one boy may tell you— dear,” I said. (Why on earth does creatures. Well, oven she looked "I hope so he replied, putting a I was not drunk.

one's tongue run away like this when telde glum this morning when she little too much emphasis on the word "What do you mean by appease one is doing one's best to assume an discovered a box of candy in Bush- "hope" for my liking. ment?" I asked.

air of cobriety?) "I have been ful's kennel. As for that asp of "Appeashment is what's neshes having a most interesting discussion yours

the dragon.

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drew myself up. "Waffles McTurbot!" I said, "please don't call my wife a dragon. Asp. If you like, but I forbid you to use the word 'dragon. If there is IT streak of chivalry in youwhich I very much doubt you will never refer to a lady in such odious fan- guagel"

From the sllence that ensued I be- an to hope that he had taken my reproof to heart, but his next re- mark only proved that the fumes of the "Lacrima Cristi" were still omnipotent in that very small cavity whero by rights his brain should have been.

said, "all I was sayin' was that you "All ri', Geoffrey, old bean," he should try to appeash this folly ole

GAD

of yours."

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THOUGHT it better to hüinour

him a lttle.

"How do you mean-appease her?”

1 asked.

"As shimple as falling off a log. Take her a box of candy, Geoff. The dragon-pardon me

asp-will

good

be tickled to death, an' there'll be no word that

'connubiar

rift in the connubial lute

It is therefore important that the totalitarian Powers should be convinced that the line of least resistance is not to be found in the British and French demo-urged, "Your suggestion has its

crucies. In both countries there is needed a reassertion of the national will. Superficially the dictatorships may appear to be having things all their own way, but actually their imposing facade hides many and growing weaknesses.

mush remember it. Hal Hai"

"Have some sence, Waffles," 1

merits, but where on earth am I go- ing to get candy at this time of night?n

"That's where ole Waffles can help you. Here's a box of candy which I was going to take home to Desli- demons" (that's his wife) "and a Un of bishkits for Boshiful” (that's his dog), "You take the candy--- one or more me, and I'll take

bashkits Blahful."

"Thanks!" I answered, picking up one of the parcels, "Your generosity touches my heart."

GRIN AND BEAR IT

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O opportunity for a

N THE STAR ferry I took the

tho dielator business,

trial run

of

I strode into the non-smoking

By Lichty compartment, aggressively filled my

"You' shouldn't have told him we were married-he's an old

•family friend and he feels hurt because he didn't marry Me,”

pipe, and blew out clouds of smoke.

No-one took any notice.

I put my feet on the seat,

Still no-one complained.

My scheme augured well!

Arrived at the ftat, I barged

up the stairs, rattled my

and threw open the door.

keys,

"Wench!" I shouted, "Get up at once and get me some supper!"

No reply,

I entered the bedroom and, branTM dishing my whip, I strodo over to the bed.

"Do you hear

me, wench?” thundered. "Get me some supper!”

Still no answer.

peered into the bed.

It was enipity!

Finned to the pillow-case, was a note. I read it:

"Owing to your disgraceful be- haviour Inst night. I have gone over to stay with Aunt Prue until Sun- day (to give you time to come to your senses). I am bringing Aunt back with mo for tea on Sunday afternoon. Do not fail to be present! You will find your upper on the top. shelf of the ice box."

What a pretty kettle of fish!⠀⠀ At least I would enjoy my suppor in peace. Perhaps there would be some lobster mayonnaise, or a little cold chicken. I was beginning to feet peckish.

I opened the ice box.

Thero on a plate were a fow broken dog biscuits!

WAFFLES SEEMS to be avoiding

me. I'm looking for him..' And. Aunt Prunella tz coming to tea on Sunday!

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