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  2. Alotsam and Jetsam

    I own I scoff At weather prophets; their forecasts are vain; When they declare ...

    Article : 63 words
  3. Revised Version.

    "Well, that's enough to try the patience of Job," exclaimed the village minister as he threw aside the local paper. "Why, what's the matter, dear?" asked his ...

    Article : 58 words
  4. A Friend in Need.

    Jones: "A friend in need is a great thing." Bones: "Indeed it is." Jones: "Yes. Indeed ; I met one this ...

    Article : 32 words
  5. A Bas!

    "No," said the indignant French count, "I shall not challenge him. I shall not do him that honour. I will hit him across his face with my stick." ...

    Article : 57 words
  6. A Little Loan Repaid.

    Baxter: "I am glad there are a few honest people left. Two years ago I sent a boy to buy a post-card. I have never seen the boy to this day." ...

    Article : 79 words
  7. She Knew Dad.

    Inspector: "Suppose I lent your father £100 in June and he promised to pay me back £10 on the first of every month, how much would he owe me at the end of the ...

    Article : 80 words
  8. Facts and Fancies.

    A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wises[?] men.—HUD[?]RAS. Some people spend a lot of money practising economy. ...

    Article : 862 words
  9. Natural Expression.

    Visitor: "What was the matter with the man they just brought in?" Doctor: "Stuck his head through a pane of glass." ...

    Article : 36 words
  10. A Smart Husband.

    Stranger (midnight): "I should like you to go to 999, Suburb avenue, to see my wife." Doctor: "All right; I'll be ready as soon as I can get my carriage. Wait and you can ride ...

    Article : 110 words
  11. Domestic Reminders.

    Wife: "Do you know what you remind me of?" Husband: "No; but I do know what you remind me of." ...

    Article : 39 words
  12. A Serious Prospect.

    Little Bobby began attending church regularly a few weeks ago. Last Sunday the sermon was on the wonders of the creation, particularly the ...

    Article : 91 words
  13. A Heavy Debt.

    Tom: "She promised to give me a kiss for every shooting star I saw." Jack: "How many did you see?" Tom: "I haven't collected the account yet, ...

    Article : 49 words
  14. A Higher Bid.

    It was at an auction room. The place was crowded, and the collection of furniture) art and bric-a-brac being unusually choice, the bidding had been very spirited. During an ...

    Article : 116 words
  15. From South Africa.

    The transport Revenge had reached Durban at last During the voyage from England Corporal Smart had been looked upon as a great authority on South African ...

    Article : 175 words
  16. A Perfect Gentleman.

    "So you proposed to Miss De Vere," exclaimed Miss Cayenne. "Yes," answered Willie Wishington. "Yesterday evening." ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. Examination Humours.

    An inspector in orders was trying to make a class form words. "Now," he said, "I am a man. What kind of a man am I?" He wanted to extract the compound noun ...

    Article : 163 words
  18. His Serious Studies.

    "What studies are you pursuing?" asked the landlady of the new boarder, who had told her he was a student. "I am studying psychology," he answered. ...

    Article : 71 words
  19. The First Quarrel.

    Scene: The Garden of Eden. Time: Somewhat indefinite. Costumes: Of the period. The curtain rises and discloses our first parents. ...

    Article : 729 words
  20. A Difference.

    One morning shortly after the trial of Rev. Prof. S-for heresy, the subject was being discussed at the breakfast table of one of his clerical friends. One of the boys asked: ...

    Article : 101 words
  21. A Lively Chase.

    "Aren't you afraid to go home alone, girls? If you'll wait just a few minutes John will be home and he will be glad to go over with you." Thus spoke Mrs. Smith to three young ...

    Article : 416 words
  22. No Use to Him.

    Politics are absorbing; So the gushing young woman who had been talking to a member of Parliament at last decided. "See those distant stars," she said in a ...

    Article : 145 words
  23. Ready for the Consequences.

    Scene—A swell restaurant (say Simpson's). Waiter presents bill to swell, who has been dining both wisely and well. Swell: "Waiter, just tell Mr. Simpson I ...

    Article : 140 words
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