Tommy. "Hold hard, young feller. You shouldn't butt in like that—plenty of room behind."

His Girl. "Leave him alone, Harry. He thinks it's a recruiting office."


"A Young Country Girl, 18, wishes a situation as Housemaid or Betweenmaid; never out before; wages not objected to."

Irish Times.

Very nice of her to be so accommodating.


"Col. J. W. Wray and Mrs. Wray entertained the recruiting staff, numbering £21, to tea at Brett's Hall, Guildford, on Thursday."

Provincial Paper.

Sterling fellows, evidently.