What’s the difference between the fire coming out of a steamship’s chimney and the steam coming out of a flannel shirt airing? One is the flames from the funnel, the other the fumes from the flannel.
Why is a Joint Company not like a watch? Because it does not go on after it is wound up!
When may a man be said to be personally involved? When he is wrapped up in himself.
Why ought golden sherry to suit tipplers? Because it’s topers’ (topaz) color.
What was it gave the Indian eight and ten-legged gods their name of Manitous? Why, their many toes, of course!
What should a man’s wife be like? A lamb; young, playful, tender, nicely dressed, and with—“mint” sauce!
Why should we pity the young Exquimaux? Because each one of them is born to blubber!
What kind of a hen lays the longest? A dead hen.
Why does a man permit himself to be henpecked? Because he’s chicken-hearted!