_When He Left_

A prominent man called to condole with a lady on the death of her
husband, and concluded by saying, "Did he leave you much?"

"Nearly every night," was the reply.



_A Popular Store_

The salesman in a large department store wore a troubled look. "You
must be severely tried," said a man standing by. "There are all
sorts and conditions of people in the world,"

"Yes, there are," said the salesman, "and they're all here, too!"



_He Couldn't Bend_

A young man engaged board and lodging in a private family who were
extremely devout. Before each meal a long grace was said. To their
dismay and horror the new boarder sat bolt upright while the others
at table reverently bowed their heads. When the second day passed
and the young man evinced no disposition to unbend, the good lady of
the house could endure the situation no longer.

"Atheism?" asked she sharply.