The Force of Habit.—Missus (who is acting as amanuensis to Mary). "Is there anything more you wish me to say, Mary?"
Mary. "No, marm, except just to say, please excuse bad writin' and spellin'."
A Triumph in Cookery.—When the cook makes a hash of the marrow-bones.
Mistress (to new maid). "Well, Mary, I've tried to apportion you different duties for each day in the week, so that you may have variety in your work. You've been here a month now. Just tell me which day you like best?"
Maid. "Please, mum, my day out"!
