"'Put it right beside the table,' I commanded, and when she had done so I added: 'Now, I want you to climb up to the top of it, look all over the table and see if there is any salt there.'
"Maggie never forgot the salt again."
"What's that piece of cord tied around your finger for?"
"My wife put it there to remind me to post a letter."
"And did you post it?"
"No; she forgot to give it to me."
CONDUCTOR—"Do you mind if I put your bag out of the way, sir? People coming in are falling over it."
TRAVELER—"You leave it where it is. If nobody falls over it I shall forget it's there."