"I defy you to prove it," said "Everybody's."

"Let's form a ring and have them fight it out," suggested a rank
outsider--"The Clipper."

At this, however, there was a protest from one hitherto silent. A
soft soprano voice spoke.

"Gentlemen," it said, "would you fight in the presence of ladies?"

Whereupon the rest of the magazines took off their hats, and one by
one lapsed into respectful silence, as THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL,
arranging its skirts anew with gentle precision, passed out on its
way to church.



_Cheer Up, Everybody_

The visiting missionary at an almshouse stopped for a moment to speak
to a very old lady and inquire, after her health and welfare. "Thank
you, sir," replied the old lady. "Yes, indeed, I've a great deal to
be thankful for. I've two teeth left and they're opposite each
other."



_A New Kind of Bait_

After weeks of waiting and longing for the sport, rods, reels, gaff,