Humbug

I have a mirror which was bought sometime during the Middle Ages by I don’t remember who. Last Friday, after so many years using it, I noticed that there were four digits inscribed on the back of the mirror: 1256. Being tne typical Chinese Malaysian I am, one thing crossed my mind: 4D

The next morning, I asked my mom if she’s buying 4D, and she said she’s not. So, I guess I’ll buy the lottery myself then. In between the study group, confusing Resulting Trusts class and enjoyable Charitable Trusts class, it slipped my mind. Hey, I’m not a compulsive gambler, ya know.

Mom and dad picked me up after class. Dad bought the Chinese evening newspaper, which contains the results Sunday draws. Lo’ and behold, 1256 was second prize in Magnum 4D.

I don’t normally curse, in real life or in my blog. But hey, I could have been ten grand richer. F**k my life.

Eureka!

I have finally understood it.

For more than months I have been searching for the answer and finally, I got it. I never knew it would be that hard. I have not bothered to look even in the most obvious place. Well, perhaps I did, but I might have missed it. At one point, I was convinced that I was truly dumb and not up to the task, because I just could not comprehend it. They offered me easy answers, but I was not contended, because it just did not make any sense to me. I knew that I was not looking hard enough, and when I finally did, it was there right in front of me. Of course, I had helps. Thanks.

I finally understood Vandervell v. IRC – its broader implications, its senseless reasoning, the House of Lords’ oversight, warts and all. There better be a question on s. 53(1)(c) Law of Property Act 1925 or those lads in London are going to get “voodooed” by yours truly.