His Worship has sampled the record. The session was a secret one, but the Town has been given to understand that the disc has been sealed up and put away for the use of posterity only.
"HERE, STICK YOUR HEAD DOWN, CHARLIE."
"WHAT—IS THERE AN ORDER COME ROUND ABOUT IT?"
Commercial Candour.
Letter recently received from a firm of drapers:—
"Madam,—With reference to your blue Silk Mackintosh, our manufacturers have given the garment in question a thorough testing, and find that it is absolutely waterproof. If you will wear it on a dry day, and then take it off and examine it you will see that our statement is correct.
Assuring you of our best services at all times,
We are, Madam,
Your obedient Servants,
—— & SONS, Ltd."