The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-09
THE STAFF OF LIFE.

cent cheaper than III was at the Close OF
the war. ."-lIndianapolis Journal.
AN UNREASONABLE QUARREL.
She-I know Pm unreasonable! That
is a woman's privilege!
He-But isn't it unreasonable for you
TO want to be unreasonable
She (hotly)-No; but it is unreasonable
for you not to want me TO be unreason-
able.
He (mildly)-It strikes me that is an
unreasonable proposition.
She (triumphantly)-Of course it is,
for / made it (They kiss and make
friends .)-lPuck.
HE KNEW WHAT HE MEANT.
He-I love you better than life.
Shelf you love me so much as that
why will you annoy me by asking me to
marry youl
He-When say love you better than
-IBostoo Transcript.
THE POINT OF VIEW.
Harry-Mamma, can / 60 and play
with Tommy Bonserl
His Mother-I think you ought to be
particular about the company you asso-
ciate with, dear. What kind of boy is
Tommy Bonser?
Harry-He's the best little boy in
town, mamma.
Harry's Father-Then he has no bust
ness to be playing with you, my son.
[Chicago Tribune.
COURAGEOUS ALWAYS.
Shc-You are not afraid to ask papa,
are you?
He-Afraid2 The idea of you doubt
ing my courage when | had the brav-
cry to ask you indianapolis Jour
nal.
ANOTHER GREAT DISCOVERY.
First Traveler-Why is that pomp-
Gus fellow strutting about SO absurdly?
Second Traveler-He found some ham
in his railway sandwich.
UNDENIABLE.
"She was a woman without past"
"Who2"
''Eve. life.
ANOTHER STORY.
Askem - Where's the rich heiress
you're engaged TOT
Tellum-You see that lovely girl in
pink at the other side of the rooml
Askem-Yes. say, old man, what
superb
Tellum-Well, it isn't she. It's that
grand old ruin in yellow sitting next her.
i New York Herald.
GAINING PERENNIAL YOUTH.
Gertie-How old is Maud
Ethel-She has been % ever since
fire in her house burned up the family
Bible six years ago. Chicago Record.
CONTRADICTORY.
Jack-There is one peculiar thing about
love.
Tom-Yes?
Jack-It makes fellow feel that he
would like to die for his darling, and at
the same time strengthens his determin-
alton to keep on living for her sake
New York Herald.
GREAT SAVING IN LEATHER.
Little Diok-Papa, didn't you tell
mamma we must economical
Papa did, my son.
Little Dick-We!l, | was thinkin' that
mebby if you'd get me a pony wouldn't
wear out so many shoes.
A KINDLY WAY.
Miss Fuzzle-I want to break my en-
gagement with Mr. Sappie, but | don't
know how to do it without driving the
poor fellow to suicidel
Little Brother-Why don't you let
him see you in curl papers.
ANOTHER CASE OF MISPLACED SWITCH.
aren't you ready yetm
~ couldn't find my hair"
"We'll miss the train. Switches al
WAYS seem to delay traffic.
FAIR PROPOSITION.
II wish," sighed farley to his wife,
'that could get a receipt for happi-
ness"
"Well, perhaps, some time il you will
give me little happiness, I'll give you
a receipt for it," returned Mrs. j.
[IIarper's Bazar.
THEY'RE WORTH 1T.
The blessed girls, our loyalty
To them shall never falter
We're willing to stand up for them
Even at the altar.
= Detroit Free Press.
1T MAKES 40 DIFFERENCE.
al suppose you don't believe in court
ship" said the paragraphist laughingly
10 the President of the gas company.
"Why not 2" asked the President.
''Because lovers always turn the gas
down, you know. Hal hal hav'
"Oh, that makes no difference" said
the President "rhe meter gets in its
work Just the same. ."--ITexas Siftings.
HARRY's STORY.
Harry was in the baby class at school,