Gushing Hospitality.

(Time 3 p.m.).—Hospitable Host. "Have c'gar, old f'lla?"

Languid Visitor. "No—thanks."

H. H. "Cigarette then?"

His Visitor. "No—thanks. Nevar smoke 'mejately after breakfast."

H. H. "Can't refuse a toothpick, then, old f'lla?"