THE EVENTS OF AN EVENING "I am glad you've come, Jack," said his mother.

"Rachel was just predicting that you were run over or drowned." "I hope you're not very much disappointed to see me safe and well, Aunt Rachel," said Jack, merrily.

"I don't think I've been drowned." "There's things worse than drowning," replied Rachel, severely.
"Such as what ?" "A man that's born to be hanged is safe from drowning." "Thank you for the compliment, Aunt Rachel, if you mean me.

But, mother, I didn't tell you of my good luck.

See this," and he displayed the dollar bill.
"How did you get it ?" asked his mother.
"Holding horses.