Gentleman (to Thomas, who has given notice). "Oh, certainly! You can go, of course; but, as you have been with me for nine years, I should like to know the reason?"
Thomas. "Why, sir, it's my feelins. You used always to read prayers, sir, yourself—and since Miss Wilkins has bin here, she bin a-reading of 'em. Now I can't bemean myself by sayin 'Amen' to a guv'ness."
The Force of Habit.—Our coachman, when he waits at table, always commits the same fault: he whips away the plates too soon.
A Good Start.—New Maid Servant (just arrived). "May I harsk if my young man 'as called yet?"