Why is a man not prepared to pay his acceptance when due like a pigeon without food? Because he has not provided for his bill.
Why is a plum-pudding like a logical sermon? Because it is full of raisins (reasons).
Why are young children like castles in the air? Because their existence is only infancy (in fancy).
Why is a ticket-porter like a thief? Because he takes other people’s property.
When a horse speaks, why does he do so always in the negative? Because he neighs (nays).
Why is a boiled herring like a rotten potato? Because it is deceased (diseased).
Why is a cat like a tattling person? Because it is a tail-bearer (tale-bearer).
Why is it impossible that there should be one best horse on a race-course? Because you will always find a better (bettor) there.
Why is my place of business like a baker’s oven? Because I make my bread there.