He Got Into The Wrong Pew

YOUNG MAN WANTED A MARRIAGE LICENSE

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But Didn't Go to Right Man and Was Offered a Dog License

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A bashful young man from the country appeared at the city clerk's office recently and in a subdued tone asked for a license. Supposing he meant a dog license, the deputy clerk handed over one of the familiar brass tags and said "One dollar, please."

The customer produced the required coin, but looked at the tag in a puzzled manner and asked: "What's this for?".

"Simply a means of identification," returned the clerk. "Fasten it to the collar and never take it off."

"Why does she have to be identified?" came the query in a more puzzled tone than ever.

"So she won't be put in the pound, of course," replied the official. "I'll register her and then if there is any question about the tag you can prove by the book that it's all right."

"See here, Mister," interrupeted the visitor, becoming distinctly angry. "You're coming one of them all-fired city jokes on me. Give me that marriage license and give it here quick, or I'll come and get it."

Explanations were of no avail, and the visitor started away in great disgust.