"Alright boys, what are ya studying now? "
Boys
"Arithmetic. "
"Well, I was always good at figures."
Judge
"Are you trying to show contempt for this court? "
"No, your honor, I'm doin' my best to hide it!"
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"May I present my card? "
"'Novelties and Notions.' What kind of notions you got? "
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"You'd be surprised. Some are old, some are new. Whom have I the honor of addressing? "
"Mmm, call me Flower Belle. "
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"Flower Belle, what a euphonious appellation. Easy on the ears and a banquet for the eyes. "
Mrs. Gideon
"Ohhh! I hope that wasn't whiskey you were drinking. "
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"Ah, no, dear, just a little sheep dip. Panacea for all stomach ailments."
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"Tell me, prairie flower, can you give me the inside info on yon damsel with the hothouse cognomen? "
Mrs. Gideon
"Do you mean Miss Flower Belle Lee? "
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"I don't mean some woman out in China. "
Mrs. Gideon
"Well! I'm afraid I can't say anything good about her. "
Cuthbert J. Twillie
"I can see what's good. Tell me the rest."
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