Why are glass coaches so plentiful in London?—Because they are without number.
When is a door not a door?—When it is a-jar.
When is it more than a door?—When 'tis to!
Why is the root of the tongue like a dejected man?—Because it is down in the mouth!
Why is a hired landau not a landau?—Because it is a landau let!
Why is a lean Monarch constantly worrying himself?—Because he is always a thin king!
Why is a Tragedy a more natural performance in a theatre than a Comedy?—Because the boxes are always in Tiers!
Why is Parliament-street like a compendium?—Because it goes to a bridge!
If all the alphabet were invited to dinner, why could they not all accept the invitation?—Because six of them come after T.
Why is a boy doing his first sums like a serpent erect?—Because he is an adder-up!