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The Circumstances.—In the interval B expended on improvements 
and extensions of the buildings $2,500. 
Case 16. 
The Discrepancy.—B states (1) that he has received a letter from 
C, the Inspector of Public Schools for the County of Waterloo; and (2) 
subsequently that he has received a letter from D, the > Inspeeio of 
Public Schools for the same county. 
Harmonization.—That in the interval D has succeeded C as Inspec- 
tor of Public Schools for the county. 
The Circumstances.—There is a joint inspectorate of public schools 
in the county, the two inspectors having identical titles and rank. 
Case 17. 
The Discrepancy.—B states (1) that he bought a farm for $4,000 
and sold it for $5,000; and (2) that he lost by the sale of the farm $2,500. 
Harmonization.—Impossible. 
The Circumstances.—On the sale of the farm B deposited the 
proceeds, $5,000, in a bank which failed almost immediately, and on 
the final liquidation B received only 50% of his deposit. The second 
statement referred to this incidental loss, and signified only that if B 
had not chanced to sell the farm at that particular time, he would not 
have made such a deposit in the bank in question. 
CASE 18. 
The Discrepancy.—Annually on a day called “Tag-day” collectors 
for a charitable institution dispose of tags in return for voluntary 
contributions solicited from people on the streets and in public places, 
the tag being worn by the contributor as a guarantee against further 
solicitation by other collectors. On such a day B states (1) that he 
has a tag; and (2) that he has never been tagged. 
Harmonization.—Impossible. 
The Circumstances.—B purchased a tag from a collector in his own 
household but neglected to wear it when he went upon the street. His 
friend, C, meeting him asked, “ Where is your tag?” B replied that 
he had one at home. C, referring to the likelihood of further solicita- 
tion, remarked that he had better wear it; and B, referring only to 
