A certain west end tailor, being owed a considerable amount by a
colonel who was received everywhere in society, made a bargain with the
gentleman. He stipulated that instead of paying his debt, the colonel
should introduce himself and family into high society. To this the
colonel agreed and not long after the tailor received an invitation to
dinner.
When the tailor arrived in the full glory of a perfect evening dress,
the colonel did not recognize him.
“Pardon me, my dear fellow,” he said quietly, as he shook hands, “I
quite forget your name!”
“Quite likely!” sneered the tailor, also sotto voce. “But I made your
breeches!”
“Ah, yes!” said the colonel, smiling. And then, turning to his wife,
said: “Allow me to introduce you, dear—Major Bridges!”