"And I'm a bricklayer," said another, giving the first speaker a blow that brought him to the ground.

Sunday Mercury.


A Business Term.


Clara—How comfortable pants must be. Wish I was a man.

Her Mother—My dear, you shock me. You should say trousers.

"I don't care. Charlie always says pants."

"You forget that Charlie works in a clothing store."

Clothier and Furnisher.