"AU PIED DE LA LETTRE."
Customer (to famous Modiste). "I'm parting with my Maid, Madame Aldegonde, and I should like to get her into your Establishment."
Madame A. "What can she do?"
Customer. "She's already a very decent Dressmaker."
Madame A. "I'm afraid, Madam, that she would not do for most of my Customers!"