Perf. But supposing that he were to dig down through the earth?
Fred. He would come out of the hole.
Perf. How is your aunty?
Fred. She has the chills and shakes at four o’clock every afternoon.
Perf. She has?
Fred. Yes; and I wish that she would shake out the half-dollar she promised me.
Perf. Now, Joey and Freddy, do you see that trunk?
Joey. I do. Is any one in there?
Perf. Yes; a little girl.
Fred. Oh, do put me in there!