THE PERSONAL EQUATION.
Ducal Butler (showing Art Treasures of Stilton Castle). "The Three Graces—after Canova!"
Mrs. Ramsbotham. "How interesting! And pray, which is the present Duchess?"
ALEXANDER AND DIOGENES.
(Modern Teutonic Version.)
["My complaint being of a nervous character, I share the opinion of my doctor that, if I pass the winter in the midst of my accustomed surroundings and occupations, it will be the most likely means of promoting my recovery."—Prince Bismarck's reply to the German Emperor's Letter.]
Diogenes (of Kissingen) loquitur:—
Only to leave me to my tub! Ha! had him there I flatter me!
Too late, my Alexander, now to butter or to batter me!