By the way, do you know what has become of
the _chef_ at the Giorgione?
_Second Official_. You mean old Savary, who was always gassing about his
descent from NAPOLEON'S General? I think he went back to Paris some time
ago.
_First Official_. Thanks; then I win my second bet--that out of ten
Government officials five would know _his_ name.
* * * * *
UNNATURAL HISTORY.
From a _feuilleton:_--
"She watched him catch the sticklebacks which were one day to turn
into frogs."
_Church Family Newspaper_.
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"The Crown Prince expressed hope he would one day be able to return
to Germany and live there as a sample citizen."--_Bath Herald_.
We don't think quite so badly of the Germans as all that.
* * * * *
"To Property Owners and Hotel Proprietors.--Start Redecorating and
Repairs now, before the rush comes, and gives the boys returning a
chance for work."--_Provincial Paper_.
Personally, we shall postpone our order until the boys do come home.
* * * * *
[Illustration: _Artist_. "I CAN'T AFFORD TEN POUNDS. MY BANK TELLS ME
I'M OVERDRAWN NOW."
_His Wife_. "SURELY YOU CAN GET IT AT ANOTHER BANK? THEY CAN'T ALL BE AS
HARD UP AS THAT.
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