Youngster (who has just had a Penny given to him). “’Ow much is them Grapes, Mister?”

Shopkeeper (amused). “They are Four Shillings and Sixpence a Pound, my Lad.”

Youngster. “Well, then, give us a ’A’porth o’ Carrots. I’m a Demon for Fruit!”

Ragged Urchin (who has just picked up very short and dirty end of a Cigarette). “Hi, Billy! Look ’ere! See what you’ve missed!”

Perfeck Lidy” (who has just been ejected). “Well, next time I goes into a Publickouse, I’ll go somewhere where I’ll be respected!”

A YORKSHIRE GOSSIP.

First Gossip. “So you was nivver axed tut Funeral?”