An Impossible House

The man and his wife called on the architect, and the architect was glad to see them, tor business was extremely duli. "We want you to builrí a house for us," said the mau by way of introduction. "Thanks, " bowed the architect. "] shall be only too glad to do so, and I am quite sure that I can give en tire satisfaotionl " "Well, you ought to, " remarked the lady. "We don 't want ïnuch. " "What kind of a hou.se did you wish?" inquired the architect. "We want a good, plainone of about eight rooms," explained the rnan, "and wo will leave the design to you. All we expect is that when you have finished it it will suit my wife and royself. I mean on the inside. We are not so particular about the outside. '' The architect heaved a deep sigh. "I'm very sorry," he said, "but yon will have to go to some other architect. We can't design an impossible house in this office. "-