"So you don't think much of my retrievers?"
"On the contrary. I think you have two most valuable watch dogs."
"Once Hit Twice Shy."—Guest (taking keeper aside). "Look here, Smithers"—(gives half-a-sov.)—"Put me out o' gunshot of the Squire. He does shoot so precious wild, and my nerve isn't what it used to be!"
"Ground Game."—Wife. "Ah, then you've been successful at last, dear!"
Husband (prevaricating). "Ye—yes, I bagged——"
Wife (sniffing). "And high time you did! I should say by the—oh! it must be cooked to-day!"