OUR COUNTRYMEN ABROAD

"Ulloa! Garçong, here you are! Dayjernay, se voo play?"

"Yes, sare! Vat vil you 'av, sare?"

"Oh! Oofs!"

"Yes, sare! Œufs à la coque, sare?"

"Oh, nong! Hang it! Hen's eggs for me, please!"

Gallant Scavenger. "Very much the good day,[^*] madame! And how fares mister your husband, this fine weather?"

Polite Applewoman. "Much better, I thank you, monsieur! Recall me, I pray you, to the amiable recollection of madame your spouse!"

Gallant Scavenger. "With pleasure, madame. Very much the good evening!"

Polite Applewoman. "Good evening, monsieur, and good night!"

[^*] In the original, "Bien le bon jour, madame."