Dionysius Dabelrisk.

Peckham Rye.


At the Grand Hotel, Paris.—Blithers (of romantic turn of mind, to Smithers, after observing a young couple in close conversation in the court yard). I'm sure they're engaged. I heard her call him Harry!

Smithers (a matter-of-fact man). What of that? I call my housemaid Emily! He's most probably her footman.

[Smithers calls for absinthe.


Well Meant, But——. Motorist (with heated cylinders). "Where can I get some water?"