The hat was set upon the floor, and the performer brought out a basket of eggs, and bowing gracefully, holding one in his hand at the same time, said he would cook a dozen in that hat, pointing to the Squire's hat significantly.
"S-i-r!" exclaimed the Squire.
"Keep easy, sir!" said the man.
"In—my—hat!"
"Yes, sir! in your hat!"
"In my beaver hat?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Cook eggs?"
"That hat!"