Smith—They say that after a time the engineer of a limited flyer loses his nerve.

Jones—The engineer, perhaps, but not the Pullman porter!


"What do you mean by referring to Miss Elderly as a pall-bearer?"

"She sits around all day long with a green parrot on her shoulder. I don't like such Poll-bearers."


Courtney—When you proposed to Miss Dexter did you get down on your knees?

Barclay—No, I couldn't; she was sitting on them.


Kicksy—Wife, can you tell me why I am like a hen?