Current Humour
“Any chance of a job?” “Sorry! I’ve just dismissed a man because there was no work for him.” “Can I have his job?” —Everybody's Weekly, London.
“ That reminds me, dear, did you remember to pack any sardines?” —Passing Show, London.
Rustic: “Jane and I would like to put the wedding off for a week or two.” Victir: “ What has happened ? Is Miss Jane ill?” Rustic: “No, sir, but the wedding presents ain’t coming up to expectations.” —Weekly Telegraph, Sheffield.
“ Doctor, what do you consider the best way to give an anaesthetic to the patient ? ” “ Place him on the operating table and present the bill.” —Everybody’s Weekly, London.
“ I didn’t want a piece as large as that. You see, I want to make a new perch for my little canary.” —Passing, Show, London.
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Otago Witness, Issue 4041, 25 August 1931, Page 60
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134Current Humour Otago Witness, Issue 4041, 25 August 1931, Page 60
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