WIT AND HUMOUR

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 53, Issue 3813, 25 September 1936, Page 3

WIT AND HUMOUR

HEARD THIS ONE. The crusty old captain looked critically at the newest arrival on board, a lad of 14. “H’m, I suppose it’s the same old story,” he said. “The fool of the family sent to sea!” “Oh, no, captain,” replied the boy, brightly, “that’s all changed since you were a boy!” THAT NMAS SPIRIT. Tlie lights in a crowded bus had failed. “Can I find you a strap?" inquired a tall young strap hanger of a young lady who had just boarded the bus. “Thank you,” she replied, “but I already have one.” “Then would you mind releasing my tie?” he asked shyly. NUMBER ONE FIRST. In the hope of getting her maid to do better work, Mrs Brown decided to praise her efforts. Entering the kitchen, she said with a smile: “How nicely you have ironed these things, Bridget!” She carefully inspected all the garments. Suddenly her face took on a puzzled frown. “Oh, I see, they are all your own clothes,” she added. “Yes,” replied the maid; “and I’d do yours just like that if I had the time, ma’am.”