39. REMNANTS
[This and the preceding have a little spice of ill-nature, and while enjoyable must be applied carefully.]
Wife—"Such a dream as I had last night, dear!"
Husband—"May I hear about it?"
"Well, yes; I dreamed I was in a great establishment where they sold husbands. They were beauties; some in glass cases and marked at fearful prices, and others were sold at less figures. Girls were paying out fortunes, and getting the handsomest men I ever saw. It was wonderful."
"Did you see any like me there, dear?"
"Yes; just as I was leaving I saw a whole lot like you lying on the remnant counter."