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Show Heavy Liabilities. "Say, girls," naid one of a trio of young ladies, "let's go up on this car. The walks are very slippery.'' "Oh, I prefer tho exercise of walking," answered one of her companions. "Well, I don't," said the remaining one, a tall blonde, "I'm going to ride." With little parley the three boarded the car. They conversed pleasantly until un-til near Pearl street, when, as the conductor con-ductor approached for thetr fares, two of the girls began nervously unbuttoning i their gloves. j "Blanche, will yon please pay my fare?" said one, turning to her neighbor. "I can't. I have only ton cents. But," said she, turning to the imperial blonde, "will you pay for us?" "I haven't a cent." sententiously replied re-plied the blonde. And with burning cheeks t young ladies signaled the conductor con-ductor and stepix-d silently but thoughtfully thought-fully from the car. Their liabilities exceeded ex-ceeded their assets. Albany Argus. I |