INTERNATIONAL HUMOUR.
“I could have had a fine job; £25 a. month with a fortnight’s holiday with pax “ And what came of it ? ” “Nothing. x I wanted the before beginning.” —Pages Gaies, Yverdon.
“What’s up with those two old fcl lows?” “They’re longing to fight each other, but they can’t fight with their glasses on, and if they take them off, they can't see each other.” —Dublin Review.
“ Don’t you know that fishing is for? bidden here? ” “I’m not.fishing.” “Then what are you doing? ” “ Teaching a worm to swim.” —Buen Humor, Madrid.
“I hate going home; my wife never does anything in the house.” I mustn’t grumble. I’ve a fine wife. She makes my bed, cleans my boots—and even turns out my pockets.” —Moustique, Charleroi.
“Dad, I’m in love with Lottie Motte! " “Well, I can’t .blame you, my son, I was in love with her myself when 1 wai your age.” ■ —Wahre Jakob, Berlin.
“ You paid for your dinner yesterday, sir, but you forgot the waiter?’ “Oh, should. I have eaten him?” —Buen Humor, Madrid.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3987, 12 August 1930, Page 5
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175INTERNATIONAL HUMOUR. Otago Witness, Issue 3987, 12 August 1930, Page 5
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