Now, can you give us a little of your time?
Are you busy just now ?" "My dear Speed, I am always busy.

I am like the people of the second Paris.

I lose no time, but I have always time to speak with my friends." "All right," said Speed.

"I am like the people of the second Chicago, generally more intent on pleasure than business; but, nevertheless, I have a piece of business for you." "The second Chicago ?" asked Lecocq.

"And where is that, pray ?" "Why, Paris, of course," said Speed.
Lecocq laughed.
"You are incorrigible, you Chicagoans.