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Show Wasn't Acquainted. "Waiting in tho bank directly in front of me was a charming woman of twenty or so who was having her flrnt nvnnrlpnra In linnltln," enl.l hn mat cApunt:iii:u in uuutiiut;, sum mo merchant as he lighted his cigar after aft-er luncheon. "Sho was asked tho questions usual for ono who Is opening open-ing an account; her name, address, whether married or single and her father's and mother's name. She got along all right until the clerk asked; " 'Mother's maiden namo, please.' '"I don't quite understand, I'm afraid,' she said hesitatingly. "'I mean your mother's name when sho was a girl,' explained the clerk. " 'How should I know? I don't like Impertinence, Sir! How should I know? I didn't know her when she was a girl. Tho Idea! Are you trying to make fun of me, Sir?' "New York Times. |