Domestic. "There's a gentleman wants to see yer on business." Master. "Well, ask him to take a chair." Domestic. "He's taking 'em all, and the table too. He comes from the furniture shop!"


Foreigners are always so very polite.—Charming Hostess. "Do have some of my cake. I don't believe you've ever tasted my own make?" Delightful Foreigner (wishing to be polite). "Indeed—indeed I have, and I assure you I did not wish to eat anything else for days after!"