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F.
How? How?
S. M.
Yesterday I passed the Theatre road in my car; this morning when I was walking that side, I found the workmen digging a big pit there; if only they had dug it yesterday my car might have fallen into it.
F.
Oh yes! That is a lucky thing indeed! Bye, the by I saw the other day that you have gone in for new car. What make is it?
S. M.
I have gone for the latest dodge, your honour.
F.
Is it better than your old Humber?
S. M.
Yes your honour, I find one great advantage in this.
F.
What is it?
S. M.
It has no disadvantage.
F.
I see!—By the bye, I am keeping you from your-other guests—What is going on now?
S. M.
The first item of the programme.
F.
First item of the programme—What is it?
S. M.
I beg your honour's pardon. By first item of the programme, I mean refreshments. I call it the first item of the programme, because unless we give refreshments, very few people attend these parties. Will your honour have some light refreshments?
F.
I do not mind.
S. M.
English or Indian refreshments?
F.
Let me have some Indian refreshments. I have had enough of the other.
S. M.  
English refreshment also, very good, your honour; They are specially prepared by Messrs. Clearance & Co., who are the best loafers in Madras. They got a certificate in the last Exhibition.
F.
Loafers?--A certificate for what did you say?
S. M.
For the best loaves for bread made in the Presidency. Will your honour taste some of them?
F.
No, no, let me have some Indian Refreshments.