A couple of Philadelphia youths, who had not met in a long while, met and fell to discussing their affairs in general.
I understand, said one, "that you broke your engagement with Clarice
Collines."
No, I didn't break it.
Oh, she broke it?
No, she didn't break it.
But it is broken?
Yes. She told me what her raiment cost, and I told her what my income was. Then our engagement sagged in the middle and gently dissolved.