Same time as your frien’ come out to smelle flowers you fellow put, retorted Li.


She was a four-flusher, particularly as to her abilities in various sports.

Do you golf? he asked.

Oh, I love golf, she answered. I play at least thirty-six holes twice a week.

And how about tennis?

I won the woman’s state championship in our State.

And do you swim?

The best I ever did was a half mile straight away, she replied.

Somewhat fatigued, he changed to literature.