KIBBLINGS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8520, 10 July 1889, Page 4

KIBBLINGS.

A little nonsense nov and then. Is relished by the widest msn.

Bobby (who is visiting hip kind old gr«ad mother) — "I wouldn't mind eatin' some of that nice hot bread, grandmj," Grandma — " Well, Bobby, you can have •11 you want of it." Bobby — " Ten, bat ma won't let me eat h*t bread." Grandma (testing the lad's moral strength)—" She won't know anything about it, Bobby." Bobby — " All right, grandma, just give me a piece, please." Friend (to plantiff) : " Well, I see you won your suit. I congratulate you." Plaintiff : " Thanks. Tes, I beut the eobu'ndrel 1" Same Friend (to defendant) : " I'm sorry to hear you lost your suit, old nan 1" Defendant : " Yes, the scoundrel beat me t"

Strategy,— Vera Wiley : " I'm afraid it would be better not to speak to papa just yet, Jack. Wait until next week." Jack Dorr : " Bat why ?" Vera Wiley : " My milliner's bill will be in then, and be may look apoa your suit with more favour."

A gentleman somewhat advanced in life, who was never remarkable for Mb good looks, asked hia grandchild what he thought of him. The boy'u parents were present. The youngster made no reply. " Well, why won't you tell me what you think of me ? " " 'Cause I don't want to get licked," was the prompt reply. Lawyer : " And bo you really think, Bobby, of becoming a lawyer when you grow up ?" Bobby : " Yes, sir ; my nncle James thinks I onght to be a lawyer." — "Does he indeed. And why does yonr uncle James think so ; because yon are bright and smart ?"— " No sir ; because I aak so many foolish questions."