John.—Harry, why is a rose like a lion?
Harry.—Because it is one of the emblems of England.
John.—And why, Tom, is it like beauty?
Tom.—Because it soon fades.
John.—William, why is it like an oak?
William.—Because both spring from the earth.
John.—And you, Alfred; why is a rose like a beautiful woman?
Alfred.—Because its fragrance often remains after the charms are faded.
John.—Andrew, why is a rose like hope?
Andrew.—Because in returning sunshine it forgets the past storm.