[basil ransome-davies]

Mr Jingle settled to delivering his tale in accents of benign discovery. 'Novelty of it–bank provides hole in wall–stick ticket in, get money out–going on all day–queuing up, pressing buttons, nothing to it–fellow told me all a Japanese invention–can't answer for that, but ingenious, yes–quick, automatic, no-nonsense–receipt if you wish–but thing is, must have ticket–involves folderol, signatures–perish thought–banks heartless, inquiring creatures–shudder to think–however, watching and waiting noticed some customers distracted, forgetful–take back ticket, leave money in slot–oh careless people–opportunity not to be disregarded–omnium contra omnes–why should not Jingle benefit?–missed chances frequent cause of regret–legerdemain–no hue and cry–repaired to chop house–no disputing money aids digestion–cabinet pudding–port–satisfaction of purse and belly–all-round benevolence–highly improving–stops a fellow getting selfish.'