Town like this don't have fires often enough--a fellow strikes so many dull weeks in a row that he gets discouraged.

But you bet you, this is the business! People don't wait for examples to die.

No, sir, they drop off right along--there ain't any dull spots in the undertaker line.

I just started in with two or three little old coffins and a hired hearse, and now look at the thing! I've worked up a business here that would satisfy any man, don't care who he is.

Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.' 'Does a coffin pay so well.