The S. V. No; but I mean—I can't believe every one had them in the eighteenth century.
Her Friend. Oh, I don't know. If it was the fashion!
ABOUT THE CASES.
Visitor (admiring an embroidered waistcoat of the time of George the Second—a highly popular exhibit). What lovely work! Why, it looks as if it was done yesterday!
Her Companion (who is not in the habit of allowing his enthusiasm to run away with him). Um—yes, it's not bad. But, of course, they wouldn't send a thing like that here without having it washed and done up first!
An Old Lady. "Teapot used by the Duke of Wellington during his campaigns." So he drank tea, did he? Dear me! Do you know, my dear, I think I must have my old tea-pot engraved. It will make it so much more interesting some day!
IN THE SOUTH GALLERY.
Mr. Prattler (before a portrait of Lady Hamilton by Romney). There! Isn't she too charming? I do call her a perfect duck!
Miss Ammerson. Yes, you mustn't forget her when you bring those biscuits.
An Amurrcan Girl. Father, see up there; there's Byron. Did you erver see such a purrfectly beautiful face?