Chapter III
“Well, Albert, your ten years are up to-day. Do you want an extension of the contract?” “No, thanks, dearest. I’m booked for the next ten years with Fanny Bishop. Her contract with Charley Bishop expires soon, you know.” “Why, of course. How stupid of me to forget. In that case I’ll accept Arthur Bridgeport for five years. His contract with Adelaide is up next Friday at noon.”
Chapter IV
“Whose little boy are you?” “I’m Uncle Sam’s little boy.” “Where are your parents, my lad?” “Papa’s doing ten years with the late Mrs. Bishop and mamma, I understand, is married at present to Mr. Bridgeport. Her contract expires some time next month, though, she having failed to get a renewal. Mamma’s getting old, you know.”
“THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL”
The Czar and the Mikado go to War