Author! Author!—Mr. J. L. Toole advertises that in consequence of "the Phenomenal Success" of Walker—London, it is to be kept going throughout the season. Excellent. But, for the sake of Mr. J. M. Barrie, its talented author, it is to be hoped that the conditions of the performance of his popular play are not "fee nominal." But for this J. L. T.—which initials stand for Jenerous Lavish Toole—will have already made ample provision.
WAYS AND MEANS.
Kitty. "Well, Viola, I think it's a perfectly lovely Photograph! The worst of Vanbrandt is that he's so awfully Expensive. What did you Pay for these?"
Viola. "Oh, I didn't pay anything. They took me as a Type of English Beauty, and gave me half-a-dozen for myself."
Kitty. "What a splendid Idea! I think I'll be done on those Terms!"
DOUBLE BALLADE OF PROPER NAMES.
I've met (in wax) Voltaire,