Post Office Assistant (very politely)—Not necessarily, ma'am; it will probably accomplish more if you put it on the letter.


[73] My dentist has an eagle eye
And vicious tools he hacks with,
He's clever, but I've come to think
He'd make a better blacksmith.


"Well, I see Admiral Dewey's rank is reduced."

"What is he, a commodore?"

"No."

"A captain?"

"No."

"Well, what is he?"