Judge—You are charged with profanity.

Prisoner—I am not.

Judge—You are, sir. What do you mean?

Prisoner—I was, but I got rid of it.


"I hate a liar," Wiggins cried,
Said Jiggins, "Then 'twould seem
You really ought to try and hide
Your lack of self-esteem."


"Kind lady," remarked the weary wayfarer, "can you oblige me with something to eat?"

"Go to the woodshed and take a few chops," replied the kind lady.