March. Where’s Sept.?

John. Don’no, and don’t care?

March. Dry weather, ain’t it?

John (fiercely). Now, what’s the use of talking about the weather?

March. So I say: what’s the use of talking at all? I like singing better (sings),—

“Oh, my name was Capt. Kyd.”

John Gale} (together).Stop that confounded squalling!
Mrs. GaleHeavens and airth, yelling again!

March. (Aside.) I thought that would fetch them.

Mrs. Gale. If John Gale was any kind of a man, he’d soon put an end to sich nonsense.

John. Now, what’s the use of telling about John Gale? You spilt the boys! you know you did.