HOW REPUTATIONS OF DISTINGUISHED AMATEURS ARE SOMETIMES MADE
Herr Silbermund (the Great Pianist) to Mrs. Tattler.—"Ach, Lady Creichton has for bainting der most remârrgaple chênius. Look at dis! It is eqval to Felasquez!"
M. Languedor (the Famous Painter) to Miss Gushington.—"Ah! For ze music, Miladi Crétonne has a talent kvite exceptionnel. Listen to zat! It surpass Madame Schumann!"
EOTHEN
Cook's Tourist (female).—"What's that jagged white line on the horizon, I wonder?"
Cook's Tourist (male).—"Snow, probably!"
Cook's Tourist (female).—"Ah! that's much more likely! I heard the captain saying it was Greece!"
THE DANCING MAN OF THE PERIOD