Young Hopeful: "I daresay you would, Dad. But, you see, I'm an ordinary boy of ordinary parents, and that's an ordinary report."
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Optimist: "Cheer up, old man. Things aren't as bad as they seem."
Pessimist: "No, but they seem so."
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OUR MODERN INFANT
Genial Uncle: "Well, old chap, we've not done anything together for a long time. How about the Zoo next Sunday, eh?"
Small Boy: "Thanks very much. I can't say off-hand, but I'll ring you up."
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Little Girl (to Bride at wedding reception): "You don't look nearly as tired as I should have thought."