The politician laughed. "Ah," said he, "in politics, promising and performing are two different things."
"In that case," said the grocer cordially, "I shall be glad to give you my promise, sir."
STRANGER—"Upon what plan are your city institutions conducted?"
CITIZEN-"A sort of let-George-do-it system—without any George."—Puck.
POSTAL SERVICE
WILLIS—"What did you think of that fellow's carrying the message to Garcia?"
GILLIS—"Don't blame him a bit. With our poor Post Office service, it was the only way he could get it to him."