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DEAF AND DuDB.-The late Mrs. Jane w. of Scottish memory, was equally re- marlxable for kindness of heart and an ab- sence of mind. One day she was accost- ed by beggar, whose stout and healthy ap- pearance started even her into momen- tary doubt of the needfulness of charity in this instance. sWhy," exclaimed the good old lady, "you look well able to work" :. Yes" replied tho suppiicant, :" but I have been deaf and dumb these seven years.'' "poor man, what heavy affiicton!" exclaimed Mrs. ". at the same time giving him relief with liberal hand. On her return home she mentioned the fact, remarking, "What dreadful thing 1t was to be so deprived of such precious facultes.n But how,n asked her sister, ssdid you know that the poor man hae been diaeas. diaeasf. and dumb for seven years 7" why" was the quiet and unconscious answer, "he told me so Ld. Gaz.