Most Fellows Know.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 187, 15 January 1887, Page 3

Most Fellows Know.

When Mr Jenkins went to his bedroom at half past 1 it was with the determination of going to sleep, and with another determination that he would not be interviewed by Mrs Jan kins. So, as soon as he entered the door and deposited his lamp upon the dressing table, he commenced his speech : "I locked the front door, I put the chain on. 1 pulled the key out a little bit. The -}?£ »s inside. I put the kitten out. I emptied the drip- pan of the refrigerator. The coofc took the silver to bed with her, I put a cane under the knob of the back hall door. I Put the fastening's over the bath room windows. The parlour tire has coal on. I put the cake-box back in the closet. I did not drink all the milk. It is not going to rain. Nobody gave me any meseage for you. 1 mailed your letters as soon as I got down town. Your mother did not call at the office. Nobody died that we areinterested in Did you hear of a marriage or engagement ? I was very busy at the office making out bills. I have hung my clothes over chair-backs. I want a new cere for breakfast. I think that is all, and I will now put out the light." Mr Jenkins felt that he had hedged against all inquiry, ami a triumphant smile was upon his face as he took hold of the gas-cheque, and Bighted a line for the bed, when he was earthquaked by a ringing laugh, and the query from Mrs Jenkins : •* Why didn't you take off your hat?"