STORMY.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 July 1925, Page 18

STORMY.

“She is what I call a breezy girl.” “Yes, I notice she had a good many airs.” He: “How old should you say Miss Skinner is?” She: “Old enough for people to begin telling her how young she is looking.” * »" » * “The last time I was in camp,” said Private Jimson, “the temperature on three successive , nights dropped to. zero.” “That’s nothing,” said an old soldier: “What’s nothing?” asked Jimson “Zero!” In the playground Johnny struck Nancy. The teacher saw the incident and was stern. “No gentleman would, strike a lady,” she said contemptuously. Johnny reddened and struggled for a reply. “And no lady,” he blurted out, “would tickle a gentleman.” * * * * “Now,” said Mrs. Brindle, “just as soon as we get a good cook, dear, I am going to give a dinner.” “All right,” replied Mr. Bindle, quickly, “i ll come.” • • • • Blake: “I’ve bought a book on etiquette. I’m pretty well up on it now.”' Drake: “Then I’d like to ask you a question. Is it polite for women to smoke when men are present?”