"Because I shrink from the viva voce examination."
"I am afraid I should be so dangerous."
"Why?" asked the President.
"Because I have loved before. I shall be desperately in love with another woman all through the interview."
"Oh, I am so sorry, but you are inadmissible," said Lillie, when Miss Friscoe came to announce her willingness to join the Club.
"Why?" asked the candidate.
"Because you belong to an art-class. It is forbidden by our by-laws. How stupid of me not to think of it yesterday!"
"But I am ready to give it up."
"Oh, I couldn't dream of allowing that on any account," said the President. "I hear you draw so well."