When is a tall man a little short? When he hasn't got quite enough cash.
What houses are the easiest to break into? The houses of bald people; because their locks are few.
Why is a watch the most difficult thing to steal? Because it must be taken off its guard.
Why is there never anybody at home in a convent? Because it is an (n) uninhabited place.
Why does a person who is not good looking make a better carpenter than one who is? Because he is a deal plainer.
What is the best tree for preserving order? The birch.
Why is shoemaking the easiest of trades? Because the shoes are always soled before they are made.
What plant stands for No. 4? IV.
How can a gardener become thrifty? By making the most of his thyme, and by always putting some celery in the bank.
Why is it probable that beer was made in the ark? Because the kangaroo went in with hops, and the bear was always bruin.