A DISTINGUISHED AMATEUR.

"Ach! Dat is a putiful Zong, Laty Peacocke, and you bronounce Cherman very vell—pot vy do you blay ze Aggombaniment in B Natural?"

"The Song's written in B Natural, Herr Maestro."

"Ach zo! Zen vy do you zing ze Meloty in B Vlat?"

"Oh, really, Herr Maestro! I don't pretend to be a Professional, you know. I only sing just to please my Friends!"