I'm sure it ought to go in the parlor. It's too handsome for your old den. Change.

Dr. H.

I shall keep it in the study. Very dry.

Mrs. H.

I don't think that's fair. Rain.

Dr. H.

I'm sorry. Can't help it. Very dry.

Mrs. H.

It's—too—too—ba-a-ad. Much rain.

Dr. H.