Cards and the Cardless
SIR,—Janus does not • mind -identity cards. In 1938 the Postmaster- General said to Mr. I. N. Vestor, " Lend me three pounds. You can have it back at any time at any of my numerous addresses. All you have to do is to produce this book which I am now giving you and in which the transaction is -recorded." So Mr. Vestor handed over the notes and received the- lacjok. In 1950 this gentleman attended at a Post Office, proffere'd the book, and asked for £3. " Since you handed over the- money we have thought of something else," replies the representative of the P.M.G. " You must'
now produce an identity 'carrl.".,. - - -
" But I have not got an identity card. I am a deserter/forgetfultan American citizen " (strike out that which does not apply). / " Very well. Good, very good indeed: no money for you," replies the P.M.G.
'I hope Janus will lend me a multiple of £3 on that principle. Before he gets it baik he must acknowledge me as Archimandrite of Peru, and
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