Made Hijiskif Solid. "John," said tho wife, "you'll admit that you're a bright, brainy man and have leading qualities." "I certainly will," was the modest reply. "Then, why don't you run for president presi-dent of these United States?" And as he clasped her to his bosom he said. "Molly, I can't bear to leave home!" Atlanta Constitution. Douiitful. Mamma Johnny, I left 10 cents on this shelf a little whllo ago. Did you take It? Johnny Yes' m. There's a poor old hunchback man that has a big family to support, and I gave It to him. Mamma Ah, and where did you sco this poor man? Johnny He camo to tho door scllln' candles an' things. Philadelphia Press. Safe Houses. Nervous Party You arc sure, driver, driv-er, that thoso horses are perfectly safe? Driver The hordes are safe enough, but they're pesky, and we can nover tell how safe we are when we're behind be-hind 'em. Harvard Lampoon. Such Tales Take Time. Mrs. Hlack Norah, weren't you unusually un-usually long hanging out the clothes today? Servant P'r'aps I was, mum; but I had to tell Mis" Tattle's girl nbout that quarrel you had with Mr. Hlack. Boston Transcript.