Mrs. Wiggs of the cabbage patch

Mrs, Wiggs of the Cabbage Patchsurprised, at the close of the first act,to see them put on their wraps andmarch solemnly out of the theater.Hehastened to the lobby, and touched Billyon the shoulder.''Did n't you like the showT' heasked.'' You bet ! ' ' said Billy, his eyes shiningand his cheeks flushed.Mrs. Wiggs was ho]3elessly entangledin the crepe veil, but her ideas of etiquettewere rigid. She disengaged onehand and said, with dignity: ''I 'lowthis is Mr. Bob, Billy's friend.Happyto meet yer acquaintance. Asia, speakto the gentleman—Australia— Europena! ' ' with a commanding nod at each.Three small hands were thrust atKedding simultaneously, and he accommodatedthem all in his broad palm.''But why are you going home?" heasked, looking from one to the other.