Husband (delighted). By all means. For luck.
"Hard Lines."—Mistress (to former Cook). "Well, Eliza, what are you doing now?"
Ex-Cook. "Well, mum, as you wouldn't give me no character, I've been obliged to marry a soldier!"
Things one would rather have left Unsaid.—Hostess (who has just sung). "Are you quite sure you don't sing, Captain Lovell?" Captain Lovell. "I assure you—a—I've no voice whatever. A—unfortunately, I—I'm a listener!"