_She_. Yes, and I think it's a pity they took the jewels out of GEORGE
THE FOURTH's Crown. I should like to have seen the Koh-i-Noor.

_He_. But they wanted them for the one at the Tower, don't you know,
and as for the Koh-i-Noor, was _that_ invented in his time?

_She_. Perhaps it wasn't. Stay, wasn't it discovered by Captain COOK,
or DRAKE, or somebody?

_He_. I daresay. I have never looked the matter up. _À propos_,
One-pound Bank-notes are to be issued.

_She_. Are they? I suppose they will be useful for change?

_He_. Shouldn't be astonished, but don't pretend to know anything
about it. By the way, do you take much interest in the subjects we
have been discussing?

_She_. Not the faintest.

_He_. No more do I! [_Waltz continued._

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DEARNESS AND DEARTH.

"Spanish onions are rising in price, though probably only
temporarily."--_Daily News_.

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