CONUNDRUMS.
Why is a sudden and violent sound pke a goldsmith?— Because it makes the ear-ringl. When is a good-natured man like a soldier on parade ?—When he stands a tease (at ease). What constellation most resembles an empty fireplace?— The Great Bear (gTate bare). Why is a lover's sigh like long: stocking's?— Because they are heigh ho's (high hose). Why is a sick Jew like a diamond ting?— Because he is a Jew ill (jewel). Why is a sheriff's officer like a famous Roman emperor?— Because fie is a seizer (Caesar). Why is a toll-collector at a bridge like a Jew? —Because he keeps the pass-over (Passover). Why is a thing difficult to describe Kke a chronometer?— Because it is a what (watch) you-may-call-it. Why is an irritable man like an tmskillful doctor?— Because he is apt to lose his patience (patients)'. Why is a village cobbler like the parson ?—Because he attends to the •oles (souls) of the people.
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Thames Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 18325, 26 April 1917, Page 3
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161CONUNDRUMS. Thames Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 18325, 26 April 1917, Page 3
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