THE HEIGHT OF IMPUDENCE.
Taking shelter from a shower in an umbrella shop.
DECLINING AN OFFICE.
"Ben," said a politician to his companion, "did you know I had declined the office of Alderman?"
"You declined the office of Alderman? Was you elected?"
"O, no."
"What then? Nominated?"
"No, but I attended our party caucus last evening, and took an active part; and when a nominating committee was appointed, and were making up the list of candidates, I went up to them and begged they would not nominate me for Alderman, as it would be impossible for me to attend to the duties?"
"Show, Jake; what reply did they make?"
"Why, they said they hadn't thought of such a thing."