The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-02-16
THICKnEAD,S NEW YEARS CALL.

Mr.. Thickhead called on Miss Bright
looks last Monday, and from the follow
ing conversation must have enjoyed his
visit :
Said Miss Brightlooks: was out in
company recently and met three or four
strangers,
Was the president or the treasurer
present? asked Thickhead,
What do you mean2
Well, you spoke about company and
as every company has officers, l thought
maybe some of them were there.
Why, am sure l expressed myself
clearly for any ordinary intellect, but if
you comprehend my idea better in 9th
er language. let me say as simply as pos.
sible, that was one of a number who
had gathered for the purpose of amuse.
ment.
In this you differ from a rolling stone
that does not gather, But you have not
told me yet what you gathered. Did you
omit word?
No, didn't, and l repeat that we had
all assembled to spend pleasant even.
ing.
Hadn't you any m, ney
Money? What has that to do with the
case?
Well, thought you must have been
hard up if you had to spend the even.
ing. 1t is scarcely to be wondered at,
however, so soon after Christmas.
had lovely compliment paid to me
on the same occasion.
Did you receive it in trade dollars or
greenbacks?
Did receive what in trade dollars or
greenbacks?
Why, the compliment, TO be sure
You said it was paid to you.
Well, really. Mr.. Thickhead, New
Year has had the effect of clouding your
brain. What meant to say way that
some one made very nice remark about
me.
Indeed! What was it made of, silk or
satin, or perhaps Maid of Orleans?
don't think there is much use trying
to explain matters to you. The more
talk. the less you grasp my thoughts.
never take anything that does not
belong to me. t....
Who said you did?
No one in particular; only if grasped
your thoughts. that would be theft, for
your thoughts are certainly your own
property, even if they are not worth
more than penny.
You evidently put low estimate on
my mental calibre.
am not an appraiser.
Who said anything about an appraiser
Why, you were speaking about how
much l think your brain is worth, and
repeat that am not IN the business Of
placing values on objects.
Just then the cuckoo cuckooed eleven
times, whereupon Miss Brigh:looks said
Oh, Mr.. Thickhead, want to tell you
something funny that happened the 9th
err evening, but you must promise not TO
be offended.
How could be offended at anything
you say?
Well, then, l had gentleman caller,
and when he had remained about as late
as this. papa called down from up stairs,
please ask Mr.. La'de-dah whether he
prefers toast or omelets for breakfast"
Which did he take?
He didn't take either: he left just
about that time.
He-hel didn't see anything comical
about the story at first, but now l see
the point. The idea of his refusing any
thing as good as toast or omelets. That
was indeed real funny. He he! Now, il
the choice had been left to me, should
certainly have taken the omelets.
Well, l can tell Susan to prepare you
some and bring them in if you like.
But this isn't breakfast time!
Oh, beg your pardon; ] had forgot
ton for moment that it is only little
after II. ...
WE'LL l believe shall have to go, So
good night, Miss Brightlooks.
Good night, Mr.. Thickhead; see that
you don't slip on the ice.