REASSURING
"Lor' bless yer, sir, that's all right, sir! That ain't a fly, sir!—that's a bit of dirt!"
BREAKING THE ICE
Sprightly Lady. "Mr. Dormers, would you oblige me with——"
Bashful Curate (who had scarcely spoken to his fair neighbour). "O, certainly. What shall I have the pleasure to offer?——"
Lady. "—— a remark!!"