THE ONE TOPIC.
First Man (impressively). I was in bed for a week.
Second Man (indifferently). I was in bed for a fortnight.
First Man (boastfully). Ah, but I had most severe pains in my back and head.
Second Man (contemptuously). Very likely. I had most severe pains all over me.
First Man (exultingly). Well, anyhow, my temperature was 103½°.
Second Man (crushingly). Oh, that's nothing! Mine was 107°.
[Exit in opposite directions.
The "Happy Despatch" for the Swazies.—The Convention of 1894, just signed, between Sir H. Loch and President (D)"oom" Kruger.
