JOKES The joke maker’s association had a feast. They exploited their humorous abilities, and all made merry, save one glum guest. At last, they insisted that this melancholy person should contribute to the entertainment. He consented, in response to much urging, to offer a conundrum: “What is the difference between me and a turkey?” When … Read more
MERIT Mrs. Rafferty stopped to address Mrs. Flannagan, who was standing at ease in the door of the tenement. She spoke with an air of fine pride: [Pg 156] “I’m afther havin’ a letter from me boy. He tells me that fer meritorious condooct, his sintince will be reduced six months.” Mrs. Flannagan beamed appreciatively … Read more
ORIENTATION John B. Gough was fond of telling of a laird and his servant Sandy. The two were on their way home on horseback late at night, and both were much muddled by drink. At a ford where the bank was steep, the laird fell head first into the creek. He scrambled up, and shouted … Read more