Well-earned

If you can, remember to be good even to strangers; it is more useful than a kingdom to obtain friends well-earned.

The travelling sign-painter who was repainting the sign of the "Cauliflower" was enjoying a well-earned respite from his labours.

"The Pacers have kept millions of northerners on the move. But while they have served us well and provided some communities with rail services they may have otherwise lost, it is time to give them a well-earned rest," said Northern Regional Director Chris Jackson.