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Show Received Coolly. There was once in England a well known character who had a habit of calling to see people on "particular business," and prolonging prolong-ing his visit beyond all endurance. Calling ono day at a gentleman's bouse, bis knock was answered by a servant girl. "My master is out, sir," said she. "Ahl then, I will see your mistress. " "My mistress is out too, sir." "Indeed? Then, as my business Is very particular, I will see your master's Bon." "He is not at home." "That's unlucky indeed. But perhaps it may not be long before some of them return. I will stop in an sit by the fire." "Oh, sir," said the girl, "the fire has gone out, too. " "Upon my word," Baid the caller, "I didnt expect to bo received so coolly as thai;" Youth's Companion. |