Time-honoured feast of prank and whimsy.

Of my pet self, I offer half—

To gain it myriads have endeavoured,

So take it, take my photograph

Inclosed, and most adroitly severed.


THE TELEPHONIC LOVE-SONG.

["Lovemaking by telephone has now become quite common."—Daily Paper.]

Love, are you there? Most patiently I've waited

To hear the answering tinkle on my bell;