The annexed may be read with profit by the charitable:—
H—— has never yet been known to give one cent in charity. A Christian called on him, the other day, and begged him to give something to a soup society.
'Ah-h-h!' said H., 'war times, now. Can't give anything.'
'The soup society is very poor, and would be thankful for the smallest sum.'
'Would it?' said H., cheerfully. 'Why, then, twice one are two. Good-morning.'
This, we presume, may be called figuring as a benefactor.
Our Arabic-studying friend has supplied us with a fresh batch of oriental proverbs:—
'A monkey solicited hospitality from devils. "Young gentleman," they replied, "the house is quite empty of provisions."'
'Eat whatever thou likest, but dress as others do.'
'Like a needle, that clothes people, and is itself naked.'