If that were your son, and "only sixteen,"

Only sixteen.

The Watchword.


THE GRIDIRON.

The Captain, Patrick, and the Frenchman.

P ATRICK. Well, Captain, whereabouts in the wide world are we? Is it Roosia, Proosia, or the Jarmant oceant?

Captain. Tut, you fool; it's France.

Patrick. Tare and ouns! do you tell me so? and how do you know it's France, Captain dear?