I dote on Paris; I'd druther scrimp along on ten thousand dollars a year there, than suffer and worry here on a real decent income." Miss Gashly--"Well then, I wish you'd take us back, mother; I'm sure I hate this stoopid country enough, even if it is our dear native land." Miss Emmeline Gashly--"What and leave poor Johnny Peterson behind ?" [An airy genial laugh applauded this sally].
Miss Gashly--"Sister, I should think you'd be ashamed of yourself!" Miss Emmeline--"Oh, you needn't ruffle your feathers so: I was only joking.

He don't mean anything by coming to, the house every evening -- only comes to see mother.

Of course that's all!" [General laughter].
Miss G.prettily confused--"Emmeline, how can you!" Mrs.G.--"Let your sister alone, Emmeline.

I never saw such a tease!" Mrs.Oreille--"What lovely corals you have, Miss Hawkins! Just look at them, Bridget, dear.

I've a great passion for corals--it's a pity they're getting a little common.