A Nice Prospect.

Traveller (benighted in the Black Country). "Not a bed-room disengaged! Tut-t-t-t!"

Landlady (who is evidently in the coal business as well). "Oh, we'll accommodate you somehow, sir, if me and my 'usband gives you up our own bed, sir!"


Things one would rather have left Unsaid.

Professor Chatterleigh. "By George! I'm so hungry I can't talk!"

Fair Hostess (on hospitable thoughts intent). "Oh, I'm so glad!"