Real Estate Agent: "This tobacco plantation is a bargain. I don't see why you hesitate. What are you worrying about?"
Prospective, but Inexperienced, Purchaser: "I was just wondering whether I should plant cigars or cigarettes."
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THE REAL JOB
"What's this new conference they're going to have in America?"
"Oh, they're going to make peace among the Allies."
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OFF LIKE A SHOT
It was a case of attempted murder, in which the prisoner was accused of having fired twice at his intended victim. One of the witnesses for the prosecution was being severely cross-examined by the defending counsel.