“If the Baron has so many debts, why doesn’t he find a wealthy wife?”
“Ah, but his debts are so many that one wife wouldn’t do any good at all!”
Laconic
Young Lawyer:—“Was a client here?”
Clerk:—“One, I think, during the dinner hour; your overcoat is missing.”
The Life-Saver
Housemaid (rushing into the artist’s studio):—“For heaven’s sake, Herr Pempe, hide yourself—or go away for a time at once! A while ago there were six or eight gentlemen here, who said they were the ‘hanging committee’ and wanted you! I had hard work to get rid of them, but they are coming back soon!”
No Danger
“I hope your lawyer is not going to let the District-attorney intimidate her!”