A DISTINCTION WITHOUT A DIFFERENCE
(A Drama in two Acts illustrative of the peculiarities of the British Idiom of End-dearment)
Act I.—Before the Event.
Adolphus. Won't it make its adored happy by naming the day then—a playful little puss!
Seraphina. Ah! I suppose it must have its own way—a sad young dog.
Act II.—After the Event.
Seraphina (with emphasis). O! when mamma comes you will not treat me so—you insolent puppy!
Adolphus (with decided emphasis). Ah! don't talk to me, you cat!!!
Curtain falls.