Small daughter (tearfully): "Oh, Mums, I do so want to give this worm to my hen."
Mother: "Then why don't you?"
Small daughter (with renewed wails): "'C-cos I'm so afraid the worm won't like it."
* * *
"Does God make lions, Mother?"
"Yes, dear."
"But isn't he frightened to?"
* * *
"Excuse me, officer, but have you seen any pickpockets about here with a handkerchief marked 'Susan'?"