What thing is it that is lower with a head than without one?—A pillow.
Which is the left side of a plum-pudding?—That which is not eaten.
What letter of the alphabet is necessary to make a shoe?—The last.
If all the seas were dried up, what would everybody say?—We haven't a notion (an ocean).
Why is it certain that "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was not written by the hand of its reputed author?—Because it was written by Mrs. Beecher's toe (Stowe).
Why is a fishmonger never generous?—Because his business makes him sell fish (selfish).
What is that which works when it plays and plays when it works?—A fountain.
What is that from which you may take away the whole and yet there will be some remaining?—The word wholesome.
Why are fowls the most economical things a farmer can keep?—Because for every grain they give a peck.
What coin doubles its value by taking away a half of it?—Halfpenny.