THROWING THE FLY. 85 



Herb. Very many thanks for driving me into 

 so much reflection ; but just wait while I stir the 

 fire and look after a cigar, if you will allow me. 



Theoph. Do so ; it will, perhaps, brighten 

 your intellects and nourish the thought I have 

 instilled into you. Moreover although it is not 

 my general habit, but " for this occasion only, I 

 will join you in a whiff." 



[THEOPHILUS and HERBERT having lighted their cigars 

 sink into silent reveries; and finally disappear in 

 an exldlirating cloud. 



