WHAT OUR ARTIST (THE VERY SHY ONE) HAS TO PUT UP WITH.

Affable Stranger. "Ullo, Mister, there you are! I say, that was a Racy Bit you gave us last week, about the 'Cat And The Fiddle'! Quite in Your Old Form, eh!"

[Digs him in the ribs with his Umbrella.

Our Artist. "You're very kind, but—a—I—a—I fear I haven't the pleasure of your Acquaintance—a——"

Affable Stranger. "Hoity-toity me! How proud we are this Morning!"

[Gives him another dig, and exit.