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Indianapolis Journal.
Carrie-Jack thinks I'm tickle. Lena
That's probably the reason he doesn't
propose a second time.-Life.
Reginald-My darling, win you share
my lot? Miss Uptodate-Is 1t city or
suburban ?-Baltimore News.
She-The Misses Brown usually sing
duets, do they not? He-Yes; they d.
vide the responsibility.-Puck.
The maid from Boston swept the
street with her glance. 1t was notice
able that the asphalt was covered with
glare of ice.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
"Men generally admire business sense
In woman, don't they?" Yes; but
they admire 1t only in other mems
wives and daughters. Chicago Rec
ord.
First tramp-The papers all say that
work is starting up everywhere. Sec
ond ditto--I know; isn't 1t awful? You
and l may be drawn into 1t yet.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Across the board she winked at me-
Nay-do not deem her conduct free;
That wink was in it's proper place,
For then knew she held the ace.
Chicago Record.
First Artist-Where did Scratchwell
get his artistic education? Second art
Its (savagely)-At some school for me-
chanical rawing.-Cincinrati Trib-
une.
Tell Elsie to hurry! IL she doesn't
We'll miss the first act entirelyw
You're not going to get her there early
tonight. She's got new hat"-Chi-
cago Tribune.
She-Onse you vowed that l was the
sunshine Of your life. Now you stay
out night after night. He-Er-why-
don't expect sunshine after dark
Dublin Freeman.
How did 1 turn over a new leaf?"
he repeated dreamily. ''Oh, with about
four fingers. Eh?" with q start. he re-
called himself to his surroundings.-
New York Press.
Hoax-What! You buying bicycle1
I thought you detested them. Joax-
So l do, but I've been run over long
enough. Now I'm going to have my
revenge.-Spare Moments.
A solemn pause At length he spoke;
His words were full of strength.
The congregation slept, nor woke
For hours. He spoke at length.
Philadelphia Record.
Chollie Chapington-Haw! / always
say just what think, don't you know!
Haw! Grace Golightly-what an easy
time your vocal chords must have!-
Baltimore News.
, Mrs. Riffraff had her husband ar
rested for cruelty" what had he
been doing?" Tried to make her stop
buying novels and read the encyclope-
dia."-Chicago Record.
He seems to take after his father"
said the visitor. II don't when they Is
apple dumplings." volunteered the lit
tie boy. "He don't leave zone to take"
Journal.
Shelf seems almost impossible that
you should love me. He-Thats what
my mother says. How nicely you and
she will get along IL you always agree
like that.-Harlem Life.
1.-THE holdings have at last agreed to
live apart" Gracious! As bad as
that?" well. 1t amounts to as much.
They've taken house In the suburbs"
North American.
Don't you think football is a terri
bic sport?" asked Miss Northside of her
escort. WELL" replied the young man,
II will admit that it Is hair-raising
game."-Pittsburg Telegraph.
George just saw you coming from
the conservatory with Miss Gold!e.
Rather handsome girl, but too resery-
ed for me. Thomas-Yes. l Just re-
served her for life.-Cincinnati Eu-
quirer.
Soon will the man who owns sleigh
Declare there's money in il;
He will not rent it by the day.
He's rent it by the minute.
Washington Star.
Freddie-Oh, IL l was only certain
that she loves me! George-Why don't
you ask her? Freddie-That would end
the uncertainty and make me miserable
in another way.-Philadelphia North
American.
The papers say that after the fash
ionable wedding Mt st. Jehu's yester-
day the entire bridal party went to the
horse show. Did you see them there?"
well, l saw a number OF grooms."-
Bazaar.
Attorney--0n what ground, madam.
do you wish to apply for divorce from
your husband? Fair Client-On the
ground. sir, that he hasn't any ground.
He made me believe he had a farm
Chicago Tribune.
Teacner-Johnny, what is wind?
Iohnny-Wind, sir Is air put In mo-
ton. Teacher-Right. Next boy:
What is the cause OF wind? Next boy
Rivalry for the prize-ring champion
ship.-Boston Courier.
Mother-When the boy In the other
house threw stones ut you, why didn't
you come and tell meg Bobby-Be-
cause. mamma, can throw them back
better than you. He's more likely te
get hit.-Hartford Times.
Tom-wherc shall you stop-at the
6aldorf? Harry hope so. I'm afraid.
however that Parker will hear I'm I'm
Town, and insist upon my putting nm
with him. Tom--Don't you like Parkerp
very much; but he has
.hree daughters, and don't know II
an AFFORD lt.-Bazar.
Guy--Could you spare me n cigarette,
dear fellow. nv DOCTOR
ms strictly forbidden mn a..