"What's coming off out in front there?" asked the proprietor of the Tote Fair store in Tumlinville, Ark.
"A couple of fellers from Straddle Ridge swapped mules," replied the clerk, "and now each is accusing the other of skinning him."
"Well, then, why don't they trade back?"
"I reckon they are both afraid of getting skinned again."
MOTHER—"Joan, darling, run and call Fido, will you?"
JOAN—"I don't see how I can, mummy, 'cos I aren't speakin' to Fido since he broke my doll!"
"It was mighty nice of you to give up your seat to that stout old lady, Mr. Blinks. It is pleasant to see that there are still some polite men left in the world."