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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 4, Issue 2 (June 1, 1929.)
Nipped in the Bud
Nipped in the Bud.
Employee: “I came to ask if you could raise my salary.”
Boss: “This isn't pay day.”
Employee: “I know that, but I thought I would speak about it to-day.”
Boss: “Go back to work and don't worry. I've managed to raise it every week so far, haven't I?”—(Sydney Bulletin.)
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The Lady: “Are you sure you've got everything, Harold” Harold (bitterly): “Everything, m'dear, with the trifling exception of the piano and the mortgage on the house.”