Why She Wanted A Pint

Ethel is sruall, but extromely sober mindert and therefore to be trusted to run ou honsehold errands. The other day ber mother called her from her play aud said. "Ethel, I want yon to ruu over to the grocer's and get me a quart of vinegar. " Ethel looked thoughtful aud hesitated. "I'd rather yet a pint, mamma, " ehe answered. "Why, Ethel, dear?" exclaimed ber stonished pareut. "I ueed a quart, which you must get." Again the little girl paused. "No, " she said. "I'Il get you a piut. " "I'm surprised at you. Why should yon buy a piut when I wish a quart?" insisted the mother. "Beoause," auswered Ethel, the tears besinuiug to come, "I can sav piut, aud I can 't say