McS. I didn’t hear anything about it. What was it?

Cros. Mary Ann O’Brien hung herself with her back hair.

McS. How do you make that out a railroad accident?

Cros. Why, her death was caused by a misplaced switch.

McS. It’s a wonder they didn’t put you up for a headlight.

Cros. If I had your mouth we might have used it for a tunnel.

McS. Well, are you working now?

Cros. No; I have not worked for three months.

McS. I can get you a fine job.

Cros. What doing?