THE TERRORS OF SOCIAL LIFE
Stout Lady (at a charity ball). “Excuse me, Lady Godolphin, but I should so like to make some notes of your charming costume—may I?”
Lady Godolphin. “Pardon me, but really I’m afraid I haven’t the pleasure of——”
Stout Lady. “Oh, I’m sure you won’t mind: I’m ‘Girlie,’ you know—I do the fashion article for Classy Bits!”
Club Attendant (to stout party, who is struggling into overcoat). “Allow me, sir.”
Stout Party. “No, don’t trouble! This is the only exercise I ever take!”
