Why was our last question like a young lady sitting on theological works? Because it was virgin on something serious.
When you see a lady in distress, what should you pull up, and what bury? You should pluck up courage and inter-fear (interfere) in her behalf.
What is the difference between a good and a bad governess? One teaches Miss, the other misteaches.
When may a man be said to be literally immersed in his business? When giving a swimming lesson.
What prevents a running river running right away? It is tied up.
What sort of a cold is necessary to insure your getting on well at Court? Influence-sir.
Why is a man taking a hedge at a single bound like one snoring? Because he does it in his-leap (his sleep).
Why are ladies like hinges? Because they are things to a door (adore).
What is that which never asks questions, yet requires many answers? The doorknocker.
Why is a door always in the subjunctive mood? Because it is always wood (would)—or should be.