"I understand," she said, "that for five dollars I can insure my house for a thousand dollars."
"Yes," replied the agent, "that is right."
"And," continued the woman anxiously, "do you make any inquiries as to the origin of the fire?"
"Certainly," was the prompt reply.
"Oh!" and she turned to leave the office, "I thought there was a catch in it somewhere."
"I say, Jones, I want to insure my coal-yards against fire. What would a policy for $20,000 cost?"
"What coal is it? Same kind as you sent me last?"
"Yes."
"I wouldn't bother insuring it if I were you. It won't burn."