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“Well, dear boy those things did happen at various times, in different places, but mainly not to me” Basil Boothroyd
“So what’s your house number” asked the guy selling this stuff at the Nelson market?
“2231 Wilshire Boulevard” I said
“That’ll be $48, then” he said.
“No” I said “You’re selling house numbers for $12. Says so right here. Not digits. House numbers. My house number is 2231…”
A discussion ensued…
You Must Be From Away 
>Hope the $48 included the spaces!