Familiar Phrase Explained.
Robinson. "Well, old chap, how did you sleep last night?"
Smith (who had dined out). "'Like a top.' As soon as my head touched the pillow, it went round and round!"
Cab Tout. "I say, Bill, lend me sixpence."
Cabby. "I can't; but I can lend you fourpence."
Cab Tout. "All right. Then you'l owe me twopence."
Barber. "Your 'air's getting very thin on the top, sir. I should recommend our wash."
Customer. "May I ask if that invigorating liquid is what you have been in the habit of using?"
[Dead silence.
