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Sly  Dog. — He:  “I  never  can  understand 
yoti,  but  I  suppose  that’s  natural.”  She  : 
“  Why?  ”  He  :  “  Well,  I  suppose  it’s  im¬ 
possible  for  a  pretty  girl  to  be  plain.” — 
New  York  Press. 
That  Was  Why. — “Mr.  Piggery,  of 
Chicago,  isn’t  a  physician,  is  he,  Dukane?” 
“  Oh,  no.”  “  Then  why  do  you  address 
him  as  ‘  Doctor’  ?”  “  He  cures  hams.” — 
Pittsburg  Chronicle. 
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“  Mamma,  the  cat  has  eaten  that  seed  I 
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Mamma  :  “  Cats  don’t  eat  bird  seed. 
You  must  be  mistaken.”  Little  Boy  : 
No  ma’am.  It  was  in  the  bird.” — Good 
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