He Wanted to Know

A bishop in full robes of office, with his gown reaching to his feet, was teaching a Sunday-school class. At the close he said he would be glad to answer any questions.

A little hand went up, and he asked: “Well, my boy?”

“Can I ask?” said the boy.

“Certainly,” said the Bishop; “what is it?”

“Well,” asked the boy, “is dem all you’ve got on, or do you wear pants under dem?”