Those arrears, for instance, are hardly my fault--at least, not altogether.

I was looking over the treasurer's books the other day, and I was surprised to find how many had apparently quite forgotten to pay their church subscription.

It is no doubt just an oversight.

For instance," he added, in the confidential tone of one imparting interesting and valuable information, "you will be surprised to learn, Mr.Duff, that you are twenty-five dollars behind in your payments." At this Neil Fraser threw back his head with a loud laugh.

"Touche!" he said, in a joyous undertone.
The minister looked at him in surprise, and went on, "And while Mr.
Innes and Miss Quigg are both paid up in full, Mr.Hayes has apparently neglected to pay his last quarter." "Hit him again," murmured Harry Hobbs, while Mr.Hayes rose in virtuous indignation.
"I protest, Mr.Chairman!" he cried, "against these personalities." "Oh, you quite mistake me, Mr.Hayes," said the preacher, "these are not personalities.