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Show v "Hint" Was Effective. An Australian customs ofllcer tells this story: "For some time we had in the customs gig a groat stalwart Java-nose Java-nose named IVilngo, who also acted as ofllco boy. lie had at one time been a soldier, and fought in Acheen. Mingo Min-go lived at my quarters. One evening we had a darce, which I suppose disturbed dis-turbed Master Mingo, for getting tired of the frivolity he suddenly appeared on tho veranda with a lighted lantern and a clock. He coolly walked round and deliberately held the lantern and clock In tho faco of eacli guest In turn. The timepiece indicated 2:30. Our friends, who fully appreciated Mingo's gentle hint, immediately departed." |