Yes, I am a stranger here, was the reply.
We’re having a good lecture here to-night, sir, said the barber. A Mark Twain lecture. Are you going to it?
Yes. I think I will, said Mr. Clemens.
Have you got your ticket yet? the barber asked.
No, not yet, said the other.
Then, sir, you’ll have to stand.
Dear me! Mr. Clemens exclaimed. It seems as if I always do have to stand when I hear that man Twain lecture.
Pompous Mistress—Who is that man at the door, Hannah?