THE LITTLE MAN—"Yes, but farver says one penny's got to do the work of two in war-time."—Punch.
"Of course you have your little theory about the cause of the high cost of living?"
"I have," replied Mr. Growcher: "too many people are trying to make political economy take the place of domestic economy."
HE—"Yes, I certainly like good food, and always look forward to the next meal."
SHE—"Why don't you talk of higher things once in a while?"
HE—"But, my dear, what is higher than food?"—Life.
A certain judge, after passing sentence, always gave advice to prisoners. Having before him a man found guilty of stealing, he started thus: