On Sun, 2 May 2004 22:22:55 +0100, Andrew P Smith
wrote:

In article , Richard J.
writes

So how would you distinguish that from mere forgetfulness or being
distracted by other events? As far as I can see, intent has not been
demonstrated at all.

OK, well try this one.

Couple of weeks ago I went to High Wycombe station to get the train into
London. The main car park was full so I used the one by Platform 3 and
entered by the other station entrance.

Ticket booth was closed, barriers open and the PTT machine was
(surprise, surprise) broken or out of tickets.

My train arrives in 2 mins. Not enough time to go to the other platforms
via the subway, walk to the main ticket office then get back in time for
my train.

So, I got on the train. My ticket was checked by the guard, I explained
what had happened. He said no problem and sold me the relevant ticket.

No fuss, no bother.

And clearly that guard was exercising his power of discretion
sensibly, unlike - it seems - the bus ticket inspector in the original
incident.
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