"That was the first instance I ever knew," remarked Mr. Stockton in telling the story, "of anybody really speaking with baited breath."
Smith—"Did you ever see a woman trying to pull a cork out of a bottle, colonel?"
Col. Drinker—"No, suh; and no gentleman will stand idly by and see a lady struggling to take a cork out of a bottle. It takes her too long, suh?"
Wife—"We have been married twelve years, and not once during that time have I missed baking you a cake for your birthday. Have I dear?"
Hubby—"No, my pet I look back upon those cakes as milestones in my life."
Jones—"You don't usually say grace at meals?"
Bones—"No; only when the minister is present."