Truth At A Discount

i suppose, ñe began, as he entered a railroad ticket office - "I suppose you sell tickets to New York?" "Certainly, sir," was the reply. "You have a direct line?" "We have, sir." "Is it the only direct line?" "It is." "Is it down on the map as the only direct line?" "As you see, sir," replied the agent, as he opened a folder. "Y-e-s, I see. You land passengers in New York ahead of all competing lines, of course?" "Of course." "Luxurious coaches- no dust- finest dining cars- scenery unexcelled?" "Yes, sir." "By taking your line I avoid delays and reduce the chances of accident to the minimum?" "Y.es, sir, you do. Have a ticket to New York over our line, sir?" "Can-t say et. rm going to see flve other agents, each witli the shortest and most direct line, and if I can find ;i Har among the six I'll ticket over nis road!"