“Ach! Fräulein, when you come to see us, your stays are always so short!”
AT A GARDEN PARTY
Lady Vere de Vere (to distinguished foreigner). “You must excuse me. I know it’s awfully silly of me. I know your name so well, but I can’t remember your face!”
She. “I haven’t seen any of your people here to-night, Mr. Carter. I hope they are well?”
Mr. Carter. “No. They’ve all got colds. I was the only one of the family able to come.”