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Show A Dad Excuse, In the good old, dnys of long ago a king said to his Jester: "Fool, give mo an Illustration of tho truth of the old adage, "A bad excuso Is worso than no excuse,' nnd be quick about It." The Jester at once plnced his arms round the king and kissed him most affectionately. Tho king waxed exceedingly wrath. "How daro you toko such liberty, you Insolent vnrlet I" ho exclaimed. "I beg your majesty'n pardon," replied re-plied the Jester. "I thought It wus the queen." London Chronicle. |