In the course of the conversation which ensued Mr. Baylies said to Mr. Tillinghast: "I have deposited a ten-cent piece in the contribution-box, to be placed on interest until I reach heaven." Mr. Tillinghast replied: "Ah, yes! That will amount to a very large sum before you will be admitted there." Tact of Disraeli. When it was more expedient to evade a question than to give a definite answer, Disraeli could do so with consummate tact. A story illustrative of this is told in the "Memoirs of Mary Duchess of Teck." The great statesman was very fond of the princess, and admired her grasp of political problems; but he never allowed himself to be charmed into telling cabinet secrets. One evening at dinner, during a crisis in foreign affairs, Princess Mary, who was puzzled at the inaction of the government, turned to him and said: "What are we waiting for, Mr. Disraeli?" The prime minister paused for a moment to take up the menu, and, looking at the princess, gravely replied: "Mutton and potatoes, madam." A HOROSCOPE OF THE MONTHS. BY MARION Y. BUNNER. What the Astrological Traditions Have to Say of the Characteristics and the Destiny of Those Born Under the Sign "Leo." _Compiled and edited for_ THE SCRAP BOOK. LEO: THE LION. JULY 24 to AUGUST 23. CUSP: RUNS JULY 22 to JULY 28. The constellation Leo--the fifth sign of the zodiac, and the middle point of the magnet of the Fire Triplicity--is a masculine, fiery, changeable, northern sign, governing the heart and blood of life. The higher attributes are belief and self-control. Persons born under this sign are kind-hearted, sympathetic, and jovial. The willpower is firm, and is combined with enterprise and perseverance. Their bearing is perfectly natural and without self-consciousness. They are animated and convincing talkers, and excel in repartee. They always make a point, and never fail to see one. Leo gives to those born under its influence a lofty mind, a spirit of fair play, an unbending dignity, and a generous heart. While they have a great respect for law and authority, their imperious and independent nature causes them to feel resentment when commanded. The special aptitudes of the subject will be of a martial character. They make many friends to whom they are devotedly attached, and who frequently impose upon them. Their actions are guided by their impulses and emotions. Leo people are steadfast, virile, proud, and liberal, with great brilliancy that may render them egotistical and presumptuous. The temper is kindly though firm, courageous, and magnanimous. Those born under this sign are likely to have strong, wiry bodies, round heads, light complexions, keen perceptive faculties, deep, mellow voices, and friendly expressions of the eyes. They walk with a quick, buoyant step. Their physical temperament will be nervous-sanguine, with remarkably fine health and a long life.