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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 278, 24 November 1936, Page 10

Economy “I'm sorry, my hoy.' nc -a..!. it's impossible. 1. couidn l allow her lo marry a man unless he earns at least £l,OOO a year. Tlim's what she costs me now.” “W ell, look here, sir, ’ said I ■ / oang man. "I earn £250, and my people al-ow me £250. What say if you allow me £500? 1 mean—why I'm the very chap you want —I’d be saving you £.jo'i <«> <£•<?> <?> Mother Knew. IL? came home in the evening to find ' his young wife in tears. “I've been insulted.'' she sobbed. : "Insulted by your mother.” He looked puzzled. , “My mother?'’ he a>ked. “But she's ■ miles away. " “I know that. But a letter came for you while you wore at the office and 1 opened it.” “Well,” said the husband, still puz- ■ zled. “But where does the insult come . in?” ! “In the postscript,” she icplied, bit- : terly. “It was from your mother an ! : it said: ‘Dear Alice —Don't forget J give this letter to George.’ ” > ' <•> Tricky r “Can that elephant do tricks?” the elegantly dressed young man asken the keeper at the circus. “Rather,” said the keeper. 'We've taught him to put money in that box up i there. Give him half a crown and he’ll I do it.” The elephant took the coin ami deftly i' placed it in the box upon the wall. “Remarkable! ” cried the youin! ) mail." “Now lei's •• i. lake it m. r “We haven’t taught him that yet, ’ replied the keeper, blandly-