Q. What is a release?

A. To exchange the society of your ugly aunt for that of your pretty cousin.

Q. What is a clerical error?

A. Preaching a three hours’ sermon.

Q. What is a settlement of a conveyance?

A. When an omnibus smashes a cab.

Q. What is the master’s general report?

A. That wages are too high.

Q. Is “What’s that to you,” deemed a sufficient answer?

A. It may be, or may not; but it is likely to be excepted to for impertinence.