13 AUGUST 1898, Page 17

[To TEl EDITOR OF THs " SPRCTATOR."1

Sin,--May I contribute this story to your collection P Am Irish friend of mine was describing a dinner-party he had been at. It was a great success, as two noted talkers were present, each of whom was talking so fast that neither could' get in a word.—I am, Sir, &c., G. G.