Act 2 — DROP BY DROP
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Nine Stages of a Love Story
First place, I dropped my eye on her, And she dropped hers, so blushfully! Then I "dropped in,"—her sire sold fur,— Then "dropped a line," most gushfully. I dropped a deal of ready cash On her and her relations, Then dropped some hints—that course proved rash— About her "expectations." She dropped on me, daring to ask Such questions. Here I stopped her. Her—bankrupt—sire then dropped the mask, And I—well then, I dropped her!
Definitions.—Mater: One who finds mates for her daughters. Check Mate: A husband with money.
"THE MISSIS" WOULD OBLIGE
Philanthropist. "I'm sorry to see you in this condition, Parker. I'm afraid you'll miss the lecture to-night."
Parker. "Oh no, I shan't. I'm goin'—shtraightome."