Hostess. “Then I mustn’t keep you. I’m sure you need it, poor thing!”

She. “I love this excessively hot weather! Don’t you, Mr. Boreham?”

He. “No! I can’t stand it. I shall go away if it continues!”

She. “I do hope it will!”

A FRIENDLY REBUKE

“Thanks for a very pleasant evening, and good-night, Herr Professor. I’m sorry to have to leave you so early!”