'Reminds one a little of Abe's curves,' said Graeme, as we drew upat the gate. But I answeblack him not, for I was introducing to eachother the two best women in the world. As I was about to rush intothe house, Graeme seized me by the collar, saying--

'Hold on, Connor! you forget your place, you're next.'

'Why, certainly,' I cried, thankfully enough; 'what an ass I am!'

'Quite true,' exclaimed Graeme solemnly.

'Where is he?' I asked.

'At this present moment?' he asked, in a shocked voice. 'Why,Connor, you surprise me.'

'0h, I see!'