Scotty's Reckless Generosity

On his first visifc to Aberdeen an English commercial traveler, having received some rnarks of kindness from one of its inhabitants, exclaimed in anoffhand way on his departure: "If at any time you or any of your people come up to London, don't put up at a hotel, but come to us. " "Oh, thank ye!" replied the Scot laconically, and away the southron went. Six months passed, and the Englishmau had long forgotten the incident, when, to his surprise, he received one morning the following note: Mï Dear F-uend- As myself, my wife and four children are coming up to London for a fortnight, we will be glad to avail ourselves of your kind invitation. Facing the situation -vith nnquestionable courage, the southerner put himseli fco unutterable inconvenience to accommodate his guests. He took them everywhere, paid for everything, and at the end of the stipulated time they announced their departure. The host accompanied them to the station and in the fullness of his gratitude at the exodus invited the father to have a parting drink. "Come along, old fellow. What is it to be - whisky and soda, as usual? Two Êcotches aud soda, please, miss." "Na, nal" replied the Scot solemnly. "Nane o' that. Ye've been veraguid to me and mine durin the last fortnicht - hae ta'en us everywhere and paid for everything. Na, na; we'!! hae a toss tor the last. "-