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  2. TOO PRECISE.

    "Now, sir," said the cross-examining counsel, "answer ‘Yes,’ or ‘No.’ The court does not want to know what you supposed. I supposed I ...

    Article : 179 words
  3. THE ORCHARD.

    In preparing the land for planting fruit trees it is requisite that the whole of the ground should be deeply ploughed to a uniform depth of ...

    Article : 731 words
  4. THE ART OF TAXIDERMY.

    The process of stuffing and mountitig birds and animals, called taxidermy is a more complicated one than the average layman supposes. ...

    Article : 817 words
  5. HER ORDER. She Wasn't Used to Restaurants, but She Did Enjoy Herself.

    An east end girl who has just blossomed into long frocks has a wild young admirer. He is an exemplary youth not yet out of school, and occasionally he is permitted ...

    Article : 328 words
  6. (All Rights Reserved.) The Whistling Buoy; OR THE MOANING MEMENTO OF A SECRET SORROW. PART 6.

    It had come back—the memory of that one short year of youthful happiness. The sun of his early manhood's life and love had sunk in the tea. He had thought that time ...

    Article : 1,722 words
  7. [?]KING FOR THE PLUG

    [?] [?] had not been to the seaside since they were children, made up their ...

    Article : 117 words
  8. Punctures.

    If we make me most of opportunities, opportunities will make the most of us. Without a tall hat and a Prince Albert coat, dignity can scarcely stand alone. ...

    Article : 139 words
  9. THE SHOT THAT FAILED.

    An Irishman tried to shoot a sparrow with an old Queen Anne musket. He fired. The bird, with a chirp flew away unconcerned, and Pat was ...

    Article : 68 words
  10. An Imperfect Inventory.

    Mother—And be your friend Clara is soon to be married? Daughter (just returned from long absence)—Yes. Doesn't it seem strange? I ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. CHAPTER V.

    YOUNG Mr. Royal Yardsticks reached the hotel feeling at case with himself and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,601 words
  12. GENERAL INFORMATION.

    It requires an average of more than 20,000,000 pins per day to supply the British people. New Zealand's frozen meat trade ...

    Article : 484 words
  13. His Eyesight.

    "Dere's no use talkin," said the gray haired burglar, "I’m gettin too old fer de biz. I’m goin to retire." "W'y, ole pal, wot’s de trouble?" asked ...

    Article : 76 words
  14. Patriotic.

    "Squillinger a devoted, whole souled, broad minded American? I have seen him several times, and the only impression he ever conveyed to my mind was that of ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. Her First Offer Accepted.

    Miss Withers (suddenly awakening)— O-o-o-h! D-o-o y-o-u want to take my money? The Burglar—Yes, and If ye make dor ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. Explained.

    Snooks—I paid that bill before. There's some mistake. Inchtape—Can't be a mistake. My books are carefully kept, double entry ...

    Article : 34 words
  17. Not in the Catalogue.

    Library Assistant (to visitor, who is wandering about in a puzzled manner)— Can I help you? Are you looking for anything special? ...

    Article : 39 words
  18. True Humility.

    Parishioner—Yes, mum, I do admire the vicar’s sermons—that I do! Vicar’s Wife—I’m so glad! And you really understand them? ...

    Article : 33 words
  19. PAYING FOR A JOKE.

    A rather parsimonious gentleman recently got the better of some of his acquaintances, who were continually pestering him about his ...

    Article : 222 words
  20. Hurting His Business.

    First Physician—I cured both of the patients you left with me when you went on your vacation. Second Physician—That’s the last time ...

    Article : 33 words
  21. BUTTERFLY FARMS.

    The first "butterfly farm" was established only a year or two ago by Mr. William Watkins, at Eastbourne, but already several similar ...

    Article : 196 words
  22. The Difference.

    "I feel quite set up with my little trip —regularly pulled together, don't you know." "And I feel quite upset—regularly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  23. Good Advice.

    "Ma," said Mrs. Kindheart's youngest, "I do hate bread with holes in it." "Do you, dear?" responded this amiable lady. "Well, you needn't eat the holes, ...

    Article : 35 words
  24. The Absent One.

    'They do say that Lawyer Broggles is nothing but a corporation tool." "If he is any kind of tool, he must be a well auger. I never knew a bigger bore." ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. How He Has It.

    "No," said the managing editor, "we do not want any poetry. We have it on hand in stacks." "Alfred Austin has it in ‘Pax,'" said ...

    Article : 41 words
  26. Overreached Himself.

    "I got in hero by help too bloomin smart," the convict explained to the visitor. "How did it happen?" ...

    Article : 118 words
  27. Clearly.

    An optimistic poet says we are going to have good times "when the world turns round." Evidently he is one of the fellows who believe it has been standing ...

    Article : 38 words
  28. A Matter of Indifference.

    Mistress—Why on earth, girl, don't you answer the front door—you surely hear the knocking? Bridget—An phwat’s the knockin to ...

    Article : 37 words
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