BORROWED HUMOUR.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 11, 12 March 1892, Page 264

BORROWED HUMOUR.

Examiner : ‘ I am surprised that you all made mistakes in answering the question, “.Where was the Magna Charta signed ?” Think it over—can no one tell me ?’ Little Boy : • I can, sir.’ Examiner : * Well ?’ Little Boy : ‘ At the bottom of the page. ’ * Please, ma, mayn’t I have a lock of papa’s hair? I want it so bad.’ • Yes, my child. Just see there, George, what an affectionate little fellow he is. That child has more heart than any child of his age I ever saw. He wants to keep a loek of your hair as a keepsake !’ * What do you want the hair for, Johnny ?’ asked Mr Peterby. * I want to tie it on the tail of my hobby-horse ; his tail is so thin,’ replied the affectionate little creature. There is a story that some children had a discussion concerning the services in one of the fashionable temples. One youngster who had reached the mature age of seven, said : * I’d just like to know what preaching is for.’ *Oh, don’t you know ?’ inquired his five-year-old sister. * It’s to give the singers a rest, of course.'