De best champagne dat we gives visitors is de Widder Glencoe.

Wo'd yo' mind, sah, for de sake o' not 'xcitin' de Kernel wid triflin' culinary matter, to say dat yo' don' take but de one brand ?" "Certainly," said Paul, smiling.

"I really don't care for anything so early;" then, returning to the bedroom, he said carelessly, "You'll excuse me taking the liberty, colonel, of sending away the champagne and contenting myself with whiskey.

Even the best brand--the Widow Cliquot"-- with a glance at the gratified George--"I find rather trying so early in the morning." "As you please, Hathaway," said the colonel, somewhat stiffly.

"I dare say there's a new fashion in drinks now, and a gentleman's stomach is a thing of the past.