RUN NO RISK.

Scorcher (to novice). "The more wheels the better. Try a cycle first, then buy a cycle, and try that. Tricycle, bicycle—see? Start right, and you'll be able soon to get along without any wheel at all."


Rob and Arthur were looking at a picture in a Sunday-school paper, which showed two South-Sea Islanders rubbing noses, after the cordial manner of these natives when meeting a friend.

"What are they doing?" asked Rob.

Arthur, who had heard something about the custom, quickly replied, "Oh, just scraping acquaintance."