Teacher in French School: "Marie, what is the national anthem of La Patrie?"
Little Marie: "La Marseillaise."
Teacher: "Good! Now, the national air of England?"
Little Marie: "God Save the King."
Teacher: "Very good, mon enfant! Now, the national air of the United States?"
Little Marie: "Certainement! It is 'Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here!'"
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GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM.
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"Well, Bill, how are you getting along with your French?"
"Fine! I know the words for wood, straw, beefsteak and suds; what more do I want to get by with?"