F.—Much good it does him.
D.—Why not—as compensation? He is at some disadvantage in other respects.
F.—For example?
D.—He is in a false position.
FOOL.—What is the most satisfactory disease?
DOCTOR.—Paralysis of the thoracic duct.
F.—I am not familiar with it.
D.—It does not encourage familiarity. Paralysis of the thoracic duct enables the patient to accept as many invitations to dinner as he can secure, without danger of spoiling his appetite.