MR. PUNCH'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASES.
WORKMEN'S.
"Merry Christmas to you, Sir, and many on 'em!" i.e., "Have you got that half-crown handy?"
IN THE SMOKING-ROOM.
"Quite so; but then, you see, that's not my point;" i.e., "It was, ten minutes ago."
"Yes, but allow me one moment;" i.e., "Kindly give me your close attention for twenty-five minutes."
SOCIAL.
"Not your fault, indeed! Mine for having so long a train;" i.e., "Awkward toad!"
"Where did you get that lovely dress, dear?" i.e., "That I may avoid that dress-maker."