MARJORIE (disgustedly)—"Oh, what's the use, then; I get that anyway."—Life.
One day little Flora was taken to have an aching tooth removed. That night, while she was saying her prayers, her mother was surprised to hear her say: "And forgive us our debts as we forgive our dentists."—Everybody's.
SMALL YOUTH—"I ain't goin' to say my prayers tonight, mother. I'm goin' to take a chance."—Life.
Bobby had been taught to remember all his relatives when he said his prayers. One night, as he knelt at his mother's knee, he did not mention the name of a favorite aunt.
"Why, Bobby," said the mother, "you didn't say 'God bless Aunt Beatrice and make her happy.'"
"Well, mother," replied the little boy, "I don't have to say that any more. Aunt Beatrice's engaged."