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 a book than because he thought about the subject chosen. A volume of Dore's grotesque drawings happened to be in most shabby condition, and he reflected that she "couldn't hurt that much, anyway, for it's to be rebound."

Afterward he opened the directory for himself, and Josephine thought it a dull-looking book. For some time both were interested and silent; then Uncle Joe cried out with startling suddenness:

"Three thousand Smiths in this little city; and seventy-five of them are Josephs! Well, my child, you're mighty rich in 'uncles'!"