In the Press.—The Cruelty of the Jap. By the Author of The Kindness of the Celestial.
A LITTLE FLIRTATION.
Scene—The "Gothenburg Arms," under new (Municipal) Management, licensed for the sale of liquors for the public profit only. Mr. G., an elderly but cheerful and chatty customer, and Miss Josephine, a smart barmaid, discovered conversing across the counter.
Miss Joe (aside). Why, here is that chirpy old josser again! I wonder, now, what is his little game here?
Mr. G. (aside). Aha! there she is, looking smart as fresh paint! (Aloud.) Good morning, Miss Josey! How are you, my dear?
Miss Joe. Ah, tha-anks. I'm all right.
Mr. G.Which you look it indeed! Just a glass of the usual, my dear, if you please.
Miss Joe (drawing it). Oh, I thought you'd turned total abstainer or something.