THE ORIGINAL METHOD

Katherine and Margaret found themselves seated next each other at a

dinner-party and immediately became confidential.

"Molly told me that you told her that secret I told you not to tell

her," whispered Margaret.

"Oh, isn't she a mean thing!" gasped Katherine. "Why, I told her not to

tell you!"

"Well," returned Margaret, "I told her I wouldn't tell you she told

me--so don't tell her I did."

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