Chief Sub. I think I may venture to say "Yes," Sir. Mrs. Covers, who does our reviews, has neglected to send in her stuff, but I have used the mentophone again in that case. Put on Charles Lamb. And I think that's all, save, as there is a letter about the authorship of Hamlet, I have got William Shakspeare to answer it himself. And now, Sir, I would suggest that, as we are rather full up this evening, you might conclude that dispatch as quickly as possible.
Ed. My hand has just done writing. (Gives copy to Chief Sub.) Anything worth a line for the bill?
Chief Sub. (after perusal). Well, yes, Sir. I find there has been a battle, so we may as well give that.
Ed. Everything right now?
Chief Sub. Everything, Sir.
Ed. Well, now you can send down the paper to press as soon as you please. (Exit Chief Sub. to carry out directions.) Dear me! It really simplifies matters considerably when waves of thought will do as well as the electric telegraph.
[The Curtain falls upon the Editor's very natural reflection.
