Doth know, know, know!
_Chorus._--For Ho! ho! ho! &c.

* * * * *

HOSPITALITY À LA MODE.

["Programmes and introductions are going out of fashion at
balls."--_Weekly Paper_.]

SCENE--_Interior of a Drawing-room during a dance. Sprightly
Damsel disengaged looking out for a partner. She addresses
cheerful-looking Middle-aged Gentleman, who is standing near
her._

_She._ I am not quite sure whether I gave you this waltz?

_He._ Nor I. But I hope you did. I am afraid it is nearly over, but we
shall still have time for a turn. [_They join the dancers._

_She._ Too many people here to-night to make waltzing pleasant.

_He._ Yes, it is rather crowded. Shall we sit out?

_She_ (_thankfully, as he has not quite her step._) If you like. And
see, the band is bringing things to a conclusion. Don't you hate a
_cornet_ in so small a room as this? So dreadfully loud, you know.

_He._ Quite. Yes, I think it would have been better to have kept to
the piano and the strings.