A Pretty Compliment
Lady:—“The gentleman will surely buy this small bouquet!”
Gentleman:—“Certainly, madam, how much is it?”
Lady:—“Suppose we say twenty marks?”
Gentleman:—“Madam, that is too dear for me!”
Lady (pressing a kiss on the flowers):—“And now, sir?”
Gentleman (turning away):—“Now it is altogether beyond my means.”
A Habit of His
“My lady, there is a gentleman down-stairs, who wishes to see you!”
“Did he not give you his name?”