D.—I take the opinion of a person interested in such matters: I ask a fool.
F.—How does the patient know?
D.—The fool asks me.
F.—You are very kind; how shall I prove my ingratitude?
D.—By close attention to the laws of health.
F.—God forbid!
III
Fool—Sir Cutthroat, how many orphans have you made to-day?
Soldier—The devil an orphan. Have you a family?