RIDDLES.
"(Sent in by Una I'ackoud, Mamaku, Kotorua Line.) Q. 'Which is the warmest day in the week? A. Sunday. . Q. Why is a rocket like an attic window '! A. Because it is a skylight. Q. Why is a Catherine wheel like a pistol? A. Because it is a revolver. Q. What turns without moving? A. Milk, when it "turns sour." Q. Why is a dentist a miserable man ? A. Because he ia always looking down in the mouth. Q. What is the difference between a milkmaid and a seaplane? A. One skims the milk and the other tskims the water. Q. When does a ship tell a falsehood? A. When it lies in dock. Q. Where should E's in "persevere" live ? A. In Ceylon, because tliey are Cingalese (single E's). Q. Why is a clever architect like a popular actor? A. Because he draws good houses. Q. What is the difference between a hungry dog and a greedy dog? A. One eats too long and the other longs to eat.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 137, 11 June 1932, Page 2 (Supplement)
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