AT THE SIGN OF THE BARBER'S POLE
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AT THE SIGN OF THE BARBER'S POLE
The scene was a hairdresser's, the front of which was so arranged that passers-by could see what was taking place. A small boy approached and observed the process of hair-cutting with some interest; the singeing of a customer surprised the lad, who called to his chum, "Blimey, Charley, they're looking for 'em with a light now."