When is she foolishly in love? When she is attached to a great buoy.
When is she absurdly in love? When she is h'anchoring after a heavy swell.
When is she demonstratively in love? When she hugs the shore.
When is she weakly in love? When she rests on the bosom of a little cove.
When is she treated too familiarly? When a smack follows her bow.
Why is a lame beggar inconsistent? He asks for alms when he wants legs.
Why has the acrobat such a wonderful digestion? Because he lives on ropes and poles, and thrives.
If the acrobat fell off his trapeze, what would he fall against? Against his inclination.
Why is a little dog's tail like the heart of a tree? Because it's farthest from the bark.
Why is there no such thing as an entire day? Because every day begins by breaking.