A GLOW OF SATISFACTION

War Wit, Volume 2, Issue 15, 1 April 1942, Page 5

A GLOW OF SATISFACTION

/ Scotsman’s had strong views subject strong drink. came night late badly get without waking and bedroom got and started crawl But awoke. the In mistaking moving dog, Jack! said “Whereupon,” day, recounting a friend, lick gence * * * Jones and Smith were sitting in their tent in the African jungle discussing their skill as hunters. Presently Jones remarked that he would bet Smith a pound that he could go out and kill a lion •• * * * Jones and were sitting forthwith. their jungle the and sat discussing as await results. Presently remarked About passed, and would Smith a pound lion head a put through could' lion go flap. “Do you know a fellow called forthwith. Jones?” it asked. bet the sat “I said Smith, await results. away. About passed, “Ah,” said the lion, lion head put a through pound!” you a flap. “Do know a you Jones?” it asked. “I said backing away. “Ah,” said the lion, you a pound!”

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