"Now let's look at our presents," said Margaret happily.
DORA AT THE PLAY.
["You cannot buy a cigarette, or an ice, or a box of chocolates in a theatre after eight o'clock—by order of D.O.R.A."—Advt. passim.]
Attentive swain, whose lady has commanded you to be at her
Disposal as an escort on a visit to the theatre,
I give you precious doctrine that is certainly worth sticking to,
At least as long as Dora is alive on earth and kicking too.
If you would keep your fair companion satisfied and cheery, some
Provision must be made to fill the intervals so wearisome,