London at the End of the Century:A Book of Gossip
a Beckett, Arthur William
1900
IS IT NECESSARY TO TAKE A COURIER?
Supposing that money is no consideration, ought one to take a courier? Personally, I say no; although, | |
273 | of course, it is pleasant to have some one to relieve one of the necessity of paying hotel bills, looking after luggage, and taking tickets. Beyond this a courier is practically valueless. In these days of universal travelling you don't want him as a guide. And even if you do, you are lucky if he knows more than your Baedeker or Murray can tell you. |
you ask. | |
replies your guide, companion, but scarcely friend. | |
And you have to fall back upon your red books. On the whole, even with untold gold at your command, it seems to me that a courier is superfluous. | |