Inspecting General (to Private)—“Are you satisfied with your rations?”
Private—“Yes, sir.”
General—“How about the meat? Does every one get served alike? or does one get much and another little?”
Private—“No, sir; we all get very little.”
Sentry—“My good woman, what do you want with the pillar-box? You’ve been standing there half-an-hour at least.”
Old Woman—“Well, I don’t mind if I tell you, sir. I put a letter in, and I’m waiting for the answer.”
Tall Barrister—“Not so fast, my friend. You know I could easily put you in my pocket.”
Short Ditto—“If my learned brother were to do so, he would have more law in his pocket than in his head.”