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Show Debtor Set the Collector An Example in Conduct Doublex is noted for his nerve his shortness of temper, and his scarcity of cash. While seated at a lonely breakfast in his club one morning a debt collector stormed in, and presented his bill. "Sir," said Doublex, glaring at him, "is this all you know of the usages of decent society? To present pre-sent a bill to a man breakfasting? Do you know that 'you are an intruder? in-truder? If you wish to talk busi-ness, busi-ness, go outside and send in your card." The collector went out and sent in his card. Doublex picked it up and read it. "Tell the gentleman," he said sweetly, "that I am not in." |