Jones. No. Can't stand expensive discomfort. I had some decent boating, though.

Brown. Went for inland scenery?

Jones. No; although I sauntered under noble trees, and got some magnificent views.

Brown. Switzerland? Italy?

Jones. No time for long journeys. I enjoyed fine air, and walked twenty miles a day; studied fine Old Masters, and enjoyed a stroll in a museum which has no equal.

Brown. Really!! Then, in the name of wonder, where have you been staying?

Jones. In London.

[Farewells exchanged, and exeunt.


A KNIGHT OF THE WILLOW;