INTERNATIONAL HUMOUR

Otago Witness, Issue 3713, 12 May 1925, Page 61

INTERNATIONAL HUMOUR

SOLICITUDE. “Tell me truly, mother-in-law, do you iuffer much?” —Canard Enchainfe, Parig.

Park Attendant: “You can’t sleep here!” Loafer: “I know that! I have been trying for an hour!” —Klods Hans, Copenhagen.

Old Maidand all the gentlemen at the banquet followed me with their eyes, many quite openly courted me, and dne asked me if I would be his wife.” Little Kurt: “Oh, Auntie, do you know any more nice fairy stories?” —Nagela Lustige Welt, Berlin.

“Poor little birds. Four in one cage. What foul atmosphere they must breathe!” —Pele Mele, Paris.

“I couldn't live without my husband!' “Do you love him so deeply?” I “It's not that. I need his income!" —Buen Humour, Madrid.

THE EPIDEMIC OF DEVOTION. “Mr Policeman, I slew him to save him from the sufferings which I have inflicted •O him 1” —Oanurd Enohainfe, Faria.

“Come on! Take your mask off!” —Buen Humour, Madrid.

A LONG JOB. “What? I have got to sign for that letter? Tell him to wait until I have had my dinner. I can’t let it go cold!” —Meggeiwlorler B 1 tetter, Munich.

“What? You want to have your hair shingled? I’ll teach you not to spoil your crowning glory!” —Le Rire, Pari9.

AFTER THE MINISTERIAL CIRCULAR. 1 Teacher: “Wliat do you know of political geography?” Pupil: “We mustn’t discuss politics in school!” —Buy Bias, Paris.

TAXATION BY “EXTERIOR SIGNS" OF WEALTH. “This man must be very rich to look so miserable.” L’Oeuvre, Tails.

“Did you get that picture very cheaply?” "Far from it! The artist dined with us three times!” Male, Paris.