Why are cripples and beggars similar to shepherds and fishermen? Because they live by hook and by crook.
What is that which has four legs and flies in the air? Two canary birds.
What is the only pain of which every one makes light? A window pane.
Why is a smith a dangerous companion? Because he deals in forgery.
Why are coals like poor laboring men? Because they feed the great.
Why is an honest friend like orange chips? Because he's candid.
Why is a peach-stone like a regiment? Because it has a colonel (kernel).
Why is a playhouse like a punch bowl? Because it is best when full.
What is the principal part of a horse? The mane (main) part.
Why is a candle like an atheist? Because it's wicked.