It Makes a Difference
“What is the matter with this woman?”
“She fell on the slippery sidewalk, because there was no sand put on it.”
“Where was it? I’ll put the landlord’s name down at once!”
“It was before the town hall, policeman.”
“Oh, before the town hall! you should have been more careful, my good woman!”
Don’t Go
Professor (complaining):—“For the past two weeks a student has occupied the room below mine. The impudent fellow plays the piano and sings every blessed night, ‘Come down, oh Madonna Theresa!’ What can I do about it?”
Police Sergeant:—“Is your name Theresa?”