A floating debt is a poor life saver.
"Yes," said the world traveler, "the Chinese make it an invariable rule to settle all their debts on New-year's day."
"So I understand," said the American host, "but, then, the Chinese don't have a Christmas the week before."
OKE—"Would you be satisfied if you had all the money you wanted?"
OWENS—"I'd be satisfied if I had all the money my creditors wanted."
MR. THURSDAY—"Our friend, Dodge, tells me that he is doing settlement work lately."
MR. FRIDAY—"Yes, his creditors finally cornered him."