Conclusive.
Careful Papa—But which loves Clara most—Brown, Jones or Smith?
Observant Mamma—Why, Mr. Smith, to be sure.
Papa—How can you make that out? Last night Brown asked and plead with her to sing; when she finished, Jones was enthusiastic in praise; but Smith didn't say a word!
Mamma—No, but to-night he asked her to sing again——
Papa—Poor Smith, he must, indeed, love her!
—Light.