But, pray, may I enquire, do you

So very much admire the view?"

"Er—moderately, sir," said she.

"Exactly so! It must be me!"

Decided Captain A. McKan.

"Come, tell me, Miss, now no one's by,"

He whispered; "Won't you tell me why

You come so oft? There's naught to dread."

The lady looked surprised, and said:

"My husband works at Wapping Stair,