"It was, indeed."

"I suppose she has given up her piano playing entirely."

"No; she still plays; but only on the black keys."


Poor Lot's wife turned to salt, alas!
Her fate was most unkind.
No doubt she only wished to see
How hung her skirt behind.


Smith—There is something that will never be boycotted by the fair sex as long as time lasts.

Jones—What's that?

Smith—The Easter bonnet.