Mr. Stout is highly flattered by an invitation to dine at a friend's house. After arraying himself in his "wry best" and procuring a huge bouquet, he arrives, receiving a most cordial welcome from his host and hostess and their two ...See moreMr. Stout is highly flattered by an invitation to dine at a friend's house. After arraying himself in his "wry best" and procuring a huge bouquet, he arrives, receiving a most cordial welcome from his host and hostess and their two children. The children take it upon themselves to see that not one dull moment shall break into the pleasure of their honored guest and by all manner of pranks make life miserable for him. After enduring it as long as possible, he starts to make his departure, but finds that the youngsters have smashed his hat and filled the pockets of his coat with water. Upon reaching home Mr. Stout takes solemn oath to "regret" all family dinners thereafter. And incidentally the children receive a hearty thrashing and a long lecture upon the proper conduct of children when company is being entertained. Written by
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