Why should painters never allow children to go into their studios? Because of them easels (the measles) which are there.
Why is it not extraordinary to find a painter’s studio as hot as an oven? Because it is there he makes his bread.
Why may a beggar wear a very short coat? Because it will be long enough before he gets another.
Where should you feel for the poor? In your pocket, to be sure.
What is the best way of making a coat last? Make the trousers and waistcoat first.
Talking about waistcoats, why was Balaam like a Lifeguardsman? Because he went about with his queer ass (cuirass).
In what tongue did Balaam’s donkey speak? Probably in he-bray-ic (Hebraic).
If you become surety at a police-court for the reappearance of prisoners, why are you like the most extraordinary ass that ever lived? Because you act the part of a donkey to bail ’em (Balaam).
Why is the Apollo Belvidere like a piece of new music? Because it’s a new ditty in its tone (a nudity in stone).