The equally humorous druggist handed down a box of pills, saying,--

"Here, take 'em and trot."

* * * * *

_A sure Cure._--Henry Ward Beecher is currently reported as having once

written to Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes as to the knowledge of the latter

respecting a certain difficulty. The reply was characteristic, and

_encouraging_.

"Gravel," wrote the doctor, "gravel is an effectual cure. It should be

taken about four feet deep."

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