It Could Accomplish Much
Automobile Dealer:—“I can recommend this motor of twelve horsepower; with it you can run over the largest furniture van with ease.”
Ill-Luck
“Why was your marriage put off?”
“Because when we autoed to be wedded, we ran over the magistrate who was to tie the knot.”
Modern Alternative
“Papa, now let me tell you; either you buy me an auto, or I’ll use you as the comic character in my new novel.”
The Lesser Danger
Brakeman (to couple walking on the ties):—“Don’t you know that it is not only forbidden, but very dangerous, to walk on the ties?”