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Show Too Proud Senator Watson was discussing the Immigration question. "It's one defect," he said, "is the servant question. It is reducing us to native American servants, and native na-tive American servants are too proud. "A Fifth avenue swell lost Ills English Eng-lish butler and engaged a handsome young New Englander In the man's place. " 'You'll like it here,' the swell said hospitably. This Is the address of my tailor. Go down there and order a dress suit.' "The new butler said nothing. He walked toward the door. "'Do you understand me?' said the swell. 'Why don't you answer?' "The new butler turned and gave him a fierce look. " 'I never answer,' he hissed, 'unless 'un-less I don't hear, and then I say 'Wot?'" Detroit Free Press. |