NORTH.
It never will be a hat again.
TALBOYS.
A patent hat—a waterproof hat—it was swimming, when I purchased it yesterday, in a pail—warranted against Lammas floods—
NORTH.
And in an hour it has come to this! Why, it has no more shape than a coal-heaver's.
TALBOYS.
Oh! then it can be little the worse. For that is its natural artificial shape. It is constructed on that principle—and the patentee prides himself on its affording equal protection to head, shoulders, and back—helmet at once and shield.
NORTH.
But you must immediately put on dry clothes—