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_,