A FATEFUL SESSION.
Inquiring Lady (ninety-ninth question). "AND WHAT ARE YOU IN THE NAVY, MAY I ASK?"
Tar. "I'M A FLAG-WAGGER, MARM—YES."
Inquiring Lady. "OH, REALLY! AND WHAT DO YOU WAG FLAGS FOR?"
Tar (in a ring-off voice). "MAKIN' READY FOR THE PEACE CELEBRATIONS."