The following incident is said to have occurred on the North London
Railway:—Some time ago a passenger remarked, in the hearing of one of the
company’s servants, how easy it was to “do” the company, and said, “I
often travel from Broad Street to Dalston Junction without a
ticket—anyone can do it—I did it yesterday.” When he alighted he was
followed by the official, who asked him how it was done. For a
consideration he agreed to tell him. This being given, “Now,” said the
inquirer, “how did you go from Broad Street to Dalston Junction yesterday
without a ticket?” “Oh,” was the reply, “I walked.”