Lonesome Hut Comfortable.

Golden Bay Argus, Volume 4, Issue 35, 25 January 1895, Page 2

Lonesome Hut Comfortable.

“Did you enjoy the opera last night, John ?’ inquir' d his wife. “’Not much,” he answered ; “I was lonesome, and was sorry I was detained at the office so late that I hadn’t time to come for von. This going alone to the theatre isn’t what is’s cracked up to be, my dear.” “No, I suppose not,” returned the lady thoughtfully. “Still, you must have been very comfortable,” she added, “as the two ticket stubs 1 found in your vest-pocket gave you the advantage of more than one seat.” lie Ought Not to Complain. “Ah me,” he sighed ; “it is a cold wo The rain falls alike on the just and on lot unjust 1” “Yes, John,” said his wife; “and that ought to be a source of great consolation to you. You have no reason to complain. A Handsome Compliment. Miss Ethel : Mr. Featherly paid you a very handsome compliment last night, Ciara. Miss Clara : Oh, did he ? What was it? Miss Ethel : He spoke of your new black velvet suit, and thought he never saw you look so well. “It is wonderful,” he said, “ what a difference dress makes with some people I”