24. Why are potatoes and corn like certain sinners of old? Because having eyes they see not, and ears they hear not.
25. Why is wit like a Chinese lady’s foot? Because brevity is the sole of it.
26. Why is a man who does not bet as bad as one who does? Because he is no bettor.
27. Which travels at the greatest speed, heat or cold? Heat, for you can easily catch cold.
28. Why is a spider a good correspondent? Because he drops a line by every post.
29. If you suddenly saw a house on fire, what three celebrated authors would you feel inclined to name? Dickens, Howitt, Burns (Dickens! How it burns).
30. Why should the male sex avoid the letter A? Because it makes men, mean.
31. What kind of wine is both meat and drink? Old port, with a crust.
32. Why are people who stutter not to be relied on? Because they are always breaking their word.
33. Why is a game of cards like a timber yard? Because there are always a great many deals in it.