Inventor.—Correct. To resume. Ladies, gentlemen and Rastus. You all have contributed to the success of the Christmas party. (To Tom.) Doubtless this young giant hewed this mighty monarch of the forest (points to tree) and single-handed and alone bore it upon his capacious back to this hospitable domicile for our delectation.
Abner.—Well, I never! After all the work I done dragging that there tree through them there drifts!
Inventor (continuing).—And the ladies by decorating the tree in this most artistic manner (girls courtesy), and this estimable friend by offering us her hospitality, so I would like to contribute to the evening’s pleasure.
Rastus.—Yessir! You shall sholy contribute. Where’s a genelman’s hat for de c’lection box!
Inventor.—So I will have a new invention of mine which is in the baggage car brought here, with this lady’s kind permission.
Susan.—Certainly, I am greatly interested in new inventions. Abner, go over to the train and get the gentleman’s box. The porter will help you. Abner, are you asleep again?
Abner.—Nothing to do till to-morrow. Plow through them drifts again? I ain’t no snowplow, Miss Susan. Have a heart can’t you?
Susan.—You should be glad to do anything to give others happiness.
Abner.—Come on, Rastus. All aboard for the North Pole. (Go out whistling.)