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That perfect pairing applies as much to twin tyres as to human relationships.
Of an octogenarian asserting that British roads are " in excellent condition."
That doubtless he is judging them by those Britain had when he was a boy.
That "stand and deliver" rather than "pay 01 delivery" seems to be the procedure
That tired eyes are obviously looking for trouble, but
. That, in the case of the pedestrian it is often tired feet that make him a danger on the road.
That three under the eight is a sobering thought for would-be bus passengers.
That road and air transport often "come to the rescue '4—rail transport, seldom.
• That, in fact, rail transport has to be " rescued " quite frequently by road.
That the notice "Caution. Road Obstructed looks foolish when attached to the obstruction itself.
Of pessimists saying that although we have the Festival site, they do not expect to see the Festival.
That wearing brake facings down to wafer thickness is not to be recommended as a general practice. That, apparently, -there is a Guy for every guy.
That we want our goods, not our trade, to go abroad.
That every load safely delivered is a load off the haulier's mind.
Of crossing and double-crossings and of crossing crossings at the double.
That a " know-all " government can do a lot of harm before its ignorance is patent to all.
That England seems to be threatened with real fly-cops, not the American " grounded " variety.
That the workers, having joined the ranks of the erstwhile rich, now take a dim view of "soaking."
That sparking plugs with self-contained televisioninterference suppressors are being marketed in U.S A.