Why is the road-bed laborer on a railroad like a hunted bear in the mountains? Because he makes tracks for his life.
Why is the engineer of a train like an aëronaut? Because he frequently slows down.
Why is it impossible that there should be a best horse on a race course? Because there is always a bettor.
When may a ship be said to be in love? When she wishes for a mate.
What is that which has never been felt, seen, or heard,—never existed, and still has a name? Nothing.
Why is a congreve-box without matches superior to all other boxes? Because it is matchless.
Why is a postman in danger of losing his way? Because he is guided by the directions of strangers.
What is that which comes with a coach, goes with a coach, is of no use to the coach, and yet the coach cannot go without it? Noise.
Why is a missionary like a pig roasting on a spit? Because he goes around doing good.
Why are hogs more intelligent than humans? Because they nose (knows) everything.