It's dretful when he's climbin' up,

It makes me shiver some,

But I des double up my fists

An' watch the old mouse come;

It's worser, heaps, when in he creeps

Up underneaf my chin.

I laugh till daddy has to stop—

Nen I say, "Do it agin!"

Woman's Home Companion.

One of the latest kitchen novelties is a spoon holder, which hangs on the inside of any preserving kettle and holds the stirring spoon when not in use. They are made of aluminum and will not rust.