New Assistant (after hair-cutting, to Jones, who has been away for a couple of weeks). "Your 'air is very thin be'ind, sir. Try singeing!"

Jones (after a pause). "Yes, I think I will."

N. A. (after singeing). "Shampoo, sir? Good for the 'air, sir."

Jones. "Thank you. Yes."

N. A. "Your moustaches curled?"

Jones. "Please."

N. A. "May I give you a friction?"

Jones. "Thank you."

N. A. "Will you try some of our——"

Manager (who has just sighted his man, in stage whisper). "You idiot! He's a subscriber!!"