Thus It Was
He was young, good looking and had plenty of money. She was also young and good looking, but lacked the money. Consequently she anxiously awaited for manifestations of affection.
“What have you named your new island home?” she inquired one evening, following his description of the wonderful island he had purchased in a neighboring lake.
“Isle of View,” he answered, and has since been wondering what happened to the young lady to make her throw herself in his arms.
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There was a cross-eyed judge in Chicago who had three cross-eyed prisoners brought before him. Turning to the first, he said, “What is your name?” and the second replied, “James Smith.” Turning to the second, he said, rather severely, “I wasn’t talking to you.” The third one said, “I didn’t say anything.”
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