Proverbs Revised.—"One is better than two." Mother. You are a very naughty little girl!
Little Girl (after some thought). Aren't you glad I wasn't twins, mummy?
MISUNDERSTOOD
Mild Old Gentleman rescues a bun which child has dropped in the mud.
Child (all aglow with righteous indignation). "That's my bun!"
True Sentiment.—"I'm writing to Mrs. Montague, Georgie—that pretty lady you used to take to see your pigs. Haven't you some nice message to send her?"