If all the seas were dried up, what would everybody say? We haven't a notion (an ocean).
Why is it certain that "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was not written by the hand of its reputed author? Because it was written by Mrs. Beecher's toe (Stowe).
Why is a fishmonger never generous? Because his business makes him sell fish (selfish).
What is that which works when it plays and plays when it works? A fountain.
What is that from which you may take away the whole and yet there will be some remaining? The word wholesome.
Why are fowls the most economical things a farmer can keep? Because for every grain they give a peck.
Why is it dangerous to walk in the meadows in springtime? Because the trees are shooting and the bulrush is out (bull rushes out).
Why is a vine like a soldier? Because it is listed and has ten drills (tendrils) and shoots.
If a man who is carrying a dozen glass lamps drops one, what does he become? A lamp lighter.