CONUNDRUMS.
Why is a sudden and violent sound Bk* 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 aii empty fireplace ?—The Great Bear > (grate bare). «*■ Why is a lover's sigh like lopgr stockings?— Because they are heigS ho's (high hose). Why is a sick Jew like a diamond ting-?— Because he is a Jew ill (jewel) 1. Why is a sheriff's officer like a famoms Roman emperor?— Because Se 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 aa mr skillful doctor?— Because he is.apf «• los««his patience (patients) 1. Why is a village cobbler like the parson ?—Because he attend* to tfca soles (souls) of the people.
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Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 13964, 3 May 1919, Page 4
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161CONUNDRUMS. Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 13964, 3 May 1919, Page 4
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