"Well—you can stay down there an' consider this 'ere lock-out."
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Motor-Launch Officer (who has rung for full-speed without result): "What's the matter?"
Voice-from below: "One of the cylinders is missing, Sir."
Commander: "Well, look sharp and find the bally thing—we want to get on."
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Mother: "Did you remember to pray for everybody, dear?"
Daughter: "Well, Mummy, I prayed for you, but Jack prayed for Daddy. He's looking after him just now."
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