I'm not a good business man--not systematic--though I worry along.

Like the young wife's bookkeeping--'Received fifty dollars from John--spent it all.' Fact is, I never entirely got over the days when a very short memory was enough to keep track of all my transactions.

Always forgetting to fill out my stubs," he explained.

"So I don't remember what bank I checked on.

But I'm pretty sure 'twas the Commercial, and my balance there is low--not enough to cover your bill, I'm thinking." He leaned back, his portly sides shaking with merriment.