Boy: "I wasn't working, Sir; only whistling."
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Mistress: "Oh, Jane, how did you break that vase?"
Maid: "I'm very sorry, Mum; I was accidentally dusting."
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Little Girl (in foreground): "Mother, I suppose the bridegroom must come to his wedding."
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Mistress: "I hope you're doing what you can to economise the food."
Cook: "Oh, yes'm. We've put the cat on milk-an'-water."