London at the End of the Century:A Book of Gossip
a Beckett, Arthur William
1900
THE RIGHT OF SEARCH.
Having referred to the I must confess that unless one's luggage is examined , the right of search is distinctly a nuisance. If you happen to have a uniform, it is a good idea to put it on the top of your clothes when travelling abroad. The have a certain respect for the military, and when they see the scarlet and gold their inspection becomes perfunctory. And you may take | |
291 | it for granted that the foreigners will never be surprised at any insular eccentricity. Many years ago I was entrusted with a box containing wedding cake. Of course the officer of desired that it should be exhibited. |
he asked. | |
I promptly replied. | |
and he chalked the cover of the box. He was not in the least astonished at my carrying a plum pudding about with me. I venture to believe what caused his surprise was that I had overlooked the roast beef, the holly and mistletoe, and the mince pies! | |