A Jersey Marriage Fee

Boston S.iturday Eveuinp; Uazntte. A young couple cailed on the Reverend Dr. Samuel E. Appleton, of Püjladelphia, nat long ago, and a.sked bini to niarry tliom, whicli be did. The happy grooui tben walked relactaatly to him and a.sked: ¦Doctor, höw much ie your toe?" "1 have no (xed prioe, but generally receive $10," was tbc ansvvor. The bright smile of the Jersey groom seemed to leave hun then, but braciiig himself, he said: "You see, doctor, lam a Iittle short at present, bnt would likc very much topayyor. lama bird fancier, and arn imporling a lot of educated paróte from London. Now instead of paying yon in oash, supposo I present you %sdtli one of these birds on tlieir arrivalP" 'I shotild be glad to have a parrol," admltted the doctor. "Well i's agrecd, then. I will send you one in a few days. But have you a cage to put the bird ia?" "No, I have not. How much does a cago cost?" "Oh, you can get a good 011e for $2.00, " was the reply. Dr. Appletou handed the young man the ainount to buy the cage, and tbat was the last he ever saw of the groom, bride, parrot, eage or $2.60