Yes, all right! What is it?
_Imp. Sub._ (_joyfully_). Have you sent a case of champagne to
BUMBLETON?
_Fourth Voice_. What? I can't hear you.
_First Voice_. (_interposing_). Have you finished?
_Imp. Sub._ No, we are still speaking. Have you sent a case of
champagne to BUMBLETON?
_Fourth Voice_. We can't hear you. Send a messenger.
_First Voice_. Have you finished?
_Imp. Sub._ (_shouting_). Yes! (_Is cut off._) Shorter to have done so
at once!
[_Uses intemperate language, and hurries off to get a
Messenger. Curtain._
* * * * *
THE CHURLISH CABMAN.
AIR--"_BALLYHOOLEY_."
[Illustration]
The Cabman's thrifty fares,
Who would seek suburban airs,
Desire, of course, a more extended "radius;"
But, Cabby, it is clear,
Thinks quite otherwise. I fear
The controversy's growing rather "taydious."
Whether by night or day,
A fair fare the fare should pay,
And Cabby should not overcharge unduly;
But _this_ is what riles _me_,
When churl Cabby _will_ not see
A would-be fare, but just ignores him coolly.
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