The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 2 (May 2, 1938.)
Crash!
Crash!
There was a loud crash and a tinkling noise as the new tea-service Jane had been carrying met the hard floor of the kitchen.
Almost immediately there was a patter of feet outside, and the kitchen door opened to admit Jane's mistress.
The mistress gazed with dismay at the mass of debris on the floor.
“Oh, Jane!” she cried. “How did it happen?”
“Lack of co-ordination between mind and muscle, ma'am,” replied Jane.