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?