Progressive Opinion | 1943-10-08 | Page 3 | Soldier Knew not What He was Dickering For

Soldier Knew Not What He Was Dickering For We have heard a bit -about the freedom .with which American soldiers sol-diers in India spend their money. Here is a story which well illustrates illus-trates the point: , This doughboy, having hired a tonga (a light two-wheeled cart usually drawn by a pony or bullock) bul-lock) for a distance the ordinary fare for which would be half a rupee, magnanimously handed the driver a 50-rupee note. The man shook his head violently violent-ly and demanded 60. "No," said the American, ''that's enough. I shan't pay more." The Indian thereupon accepted the money and walked away, leaving leav-ing the tonga and pony with the purchaser.