The New Yorker, January 14, 1939 P. 11

Einstein has been bothered a good deal when he comes to N. Y. by people who stop him in the street and say, "Aren't you Professor Einstein?" The Professor finally figured out a dodge. He says with great humility, and in broken English, "Pardon me, sorry! Always I am mistaken for Professor Einstein." People turn away without saying any more.

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