I thought I would go off by myself, and so I wandered into a little room where I imagined I would be alone, but hanged if I didn't run into the hostess and a stack of ladies.

Then, with my mind confused, I made a fool of myself.

'Er--er--excuse me,' I stammered; 'what room is this ?' 'This is the anteroom, sir,' replied the hostess.

'What's the limit ?' says I, as I fumbled in my pocket.

Then I took a tumble to myself and chased out in a hurry.