Show iise one day n gentleman named fleming called on mr C and both bein members of the same the conversation drifted in chrt directing you were not at the last meeting said mr C to fleming no replied the latter 1 I was unavoidably absent I 1 have lost my wife now mr C who was somewhat deaf failed to hear the last remark and said emphatically well you lose much referring of course to the meeting of the society when miss C who was present explained the situation her father waa overwhelmed with shame and made most humble apologies fleming understood at once and had no thought of being offended as mr C was known to be scrupulously polite and tenderly considerate si harpers |