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shaped valley there is besides the V-shaped and I told him the lateral. Well, I felt like I had the measles and mumps' both when he got through with me. Bennett:-Why don't you get a pony. Stremmel:-If I could I'd get three-one for each day in the week. I'd lend them to "Grandpa" to ride across to the Science Hall instead of using his cane. He might also take Miss Cochran out driving. I heard they were out walking yesterday evening. Geiman:-Now, just be still. You know you like to take walks yourself. But I know something better than a "pony." Maud, get an ox. Stremmel:-How's an ox better than a "pony," don't you have so drive both? Geiman:-If you get the right kind, you don't need to drive nor use a whip. You simply swear and the ox takes you as fast as you want so go; sometimes faster. Stremmel:-Well, I'll get the ox for Dr. Rich and I'll get the "pony" for myself. But where?-"that's the question," Genie. Geiman:-I know of no place nearer than the "Eastern Shore." Bennett:-Oh, shut up, you fools! I'm going to sleep. That scene in French is nothing but laughter, and Madame won't know whether we translate it right or not if she gets to laughing. (Bell rings) Geiman and Stremmel go to history singing "Good-bye Dolly, I must leave you" etc. 200
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