What is a good sleeping-draught? Taking a doze.
Why is a man clearing a hedge at a single bound like one snoring? Because he does it in his leap (his sleep).
Why are ladies—whether sleeping on sofas or not—like hinges? Because they are things to a door (adore).
Why is a door that refuses to open or shut properly like a man unable to walk, his leg being broken? Because both cases are the result of a hinge-awry (injury)!
What relation is the door-mat to the door-step? A step-farther.
Why is a door always in the subjunctive mood? Because it’s always wood (would)—or should be.
There was a carpenter who made a cupboard-door; it proved too big; he cut it, and unfortunately then he cut it too little; he thereupon cut it again and made it fit beautifully; how was this? He didn’t cut it enough the first time.
Why is an actress like an angel? Because we never see one but what is painted.
Why are your eyes like post-horses? Because they are continually under the lashes.