How did the sandwiches come into the desert? Noah sent Ham, and his descendants mustered and bred (mustard and bread).
Why is a red-haired female like a regiment of infantry. Because she carries fire-locks.
Why is a locomotive like a handsome and fascinating lady? Because it scatters the sparks and transports the mails (males).
Why is a man’s mouth when very large like an annual lease? Because it extends from ear to ear (year to year).
Why were the cannon at Delhi like tailors? Because they made breaches (breeches).
Why is a sheet of postage stamps like distant relations? Because they are only slightly connected.
How can venison never be cheap? Because it is always deer (dear).
Why is a pianist like the warder of a prison? Because he fingers the keys.
Why can no man say his time is his own? Because it is made up of hours (ours).