_First Man_ (_impressively_). I was in bed for a week.
_Second Man_ (_indifferently_). I was in bed for a fortnight.
_First Man_ (_boastfully_). Ah, but I had most severe pains in my back
and head.
_Second Man_ (_contemptuously_). Very likely. I had most severe pains
all over me.
_First Man_ (_exultingly_). Well, anyhow, my temperature was 103-1/2°.
_Second Man_ (_crushingly_). Oh, that's nothing! Mine was 107°.
[_Exit in opposite directions._
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THE "HAPPY DESPATCH" FOR THE SWAZIES.--The Convention of 1894, just
signed, between Sir H. LOCH and President (D)"OOM" KRUGER.
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[Illustration: SILENT!