The Difference
Marshal Petain, before he married, was once delivering some pretty frank invective against marriage in the presence of some friends. He ended by saying nearly all married couples led a cat-and-dog life. “But, look here,” said one friend, “that’s an absurdly sweeping statement. Besides, cats and dogs don’t always quarrel. Look at those two on your hearth at this moment. They get on well together.” Petain smiled. “Tie them together and watch,” he said.
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Judge—Are you guilty?
Prisoner—I haven’t heard the evidence yet.
A Dish of Pot Pourri
Put on your muzzle, father, here comes the dog catcher.
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