CURLY-LOCKS
1 Curly-Locks and Another washing dishes. Tender passages. The passages become dark. Another penny is placed in gas-meter.
2 Twenty years later. C. Locks sues unnamed defendant for Breach of Promise. Many letters are put in and read.
3 First letter:—
“My ownest Curly-girly,
Leave the hurly-burly
Of washing dishes.
Be my little wifey
Quick as saying knifey.
Loving wishes.”
Her reply:—“Is this a definitive offer?”
4 Next letter:—
“Googly-woogle, let the swine
Feed themselves when you are mine.
You shall sit on silken seats
Eating choicest sweety-meats.”
Her answer:—
“Once already I’ve asked you is it a
Prop.? Reply to my solicitor.”
5 The Jury disagree. They return to Court and ask Judge if plaintiff may be directed to raise her veil. (Sensation in Court.) She does so. Judge faints. Jury retire hastily.
6 Verdict unanimously for defendant, with a rider to the effect that he has had a lucky escape. Plaintiff fined 1s. 3d. for malicious persecution, and recommended to have mercy on all men by keeping visor lowered.