SEIZING HIS OPPORTUNITY
The Major (on his way to try for the big trout, and pondering on his fly-book). "Now I wonder what he'll take? What d'you say, Smithers, eh?"
Smithers (pulling up with alacrity). "Take, sir? Well, sir, thanky, sir, sup o' whisky, sir, for choice!"
Conscientious Flattery.—Boatman. "I canna mind a finer fesh for its size!"