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Show Discount for Shortage. A couple evidently from an exceedingly exceed-ingly rural district recently presented themselves at tho homo of a Buffalo minister and announced that they wished to be married. The would-bo bride was of a homeliness to cause one less pity for the blind, but tho groom seemed satisfied, and as they possessed the necessary license the minister proceeded to perform the ceremony. "!ow much dew that 'omo tn, parson?" par-son?" tho man Inquired, bringing a humKul of silver change from a deep trousers pocket. "Name ycr regular figger that you charge th' swells. I'm a-goln' th' limit, by Jinks." "Oh, I have no regular charge," the minister said; "Just give me what you think It Is worth." The groom turned and oyod the bride In a speculative manner. "She's a good gal, f she ain't much on looks," ho said, tnou .otiuiiy, "an I'll be gosh derned ef Bhe ain't wuth a dollar an' forty-five cents!" He was about to hand over the silver, sil-ver, whan tho lady caurht his arm, and deducted tho five cent piece from the num. "Walt, Si." she said. "Tako hack this nickel; you don't know It, but whet J wes n child I chopped off two toes Uth th' batchet." Harpor's WeeViv |
