"'ILL MANNERS.
"'Diagnosis. Patient objects to saying please, and forgets to say thank you; slams doors; slides down the banisters; interrupts conversation, etc., etc.
"'Remedy. Rx. Of maternal politeness, 1 lb.
"'Of parental ditto, ¾ lb.
"'Of firmness, ½ lb.
"'Of line upon line, 8 oz.
"'Mix intimately, and form into thirty pills, which are to be given according to symptoms.'"
"What a girl you are!" said Mrs. Grey, laughing.
"Who, do you suppose, would buy such a book?"