The Excursion Habit.

“I would die in peace,” said old William Wobbler, “if I knew that I could depend on you, John, to give me a nice funeral.”

“I'll do my best, William. What would you like?”

“I would like a hearse, John, with four horses, and a brake, and two wagonettes, and seven mourning coaches.”

“Gracious! William, it's not a funeral you want: it's an excursion.”