"By the memory of George Washington you swear that you are not a smugglesome man?"

   "I do," said the Secretary.

   "Hold up both hands and swear!"

   The Secretary did so.

   "With both hands behind your back and your eyes fixed on the Declaration of Independence sign this sworn statement," said the man.

   The Secretary did so.

   "Now that you have sworn I will go through your trunks to see if you are a liar!" said the man.

   "Surely, you should receive one of my best kicks," said the Secretary.

   "Formality first, fun later," said the man, upsetting the largest trunk.

   "Aha! what is this?"

   "It is a pair of open-work socks," said the Secretary.

   "Opened in Europe—yes? Bad business! bad business! I begin to suspect you. What is this?"

   "That is a pipe which I bought in Baden-Baden," said the Secretary. "I am taking it to my cousin in Springfield, Mass., for a souvenir."

   "I will help your cousin to stop smoking," said the man, putting the pipe in his pocket. "Aha! what is this?"

   The Secretary blushed his face.

   "What is this?"

   "That is my pair of pajamas!" said the Secretary.

   "Pajamas?"

   "Put them back, please?" said the Secretary. "A man's pajamas are not for the vulgar gaze of the world!"

   "Pajamas!" said the man.

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