They cannot be complete in aught
Who are not humorously prone;
A man without a merry thought
Can hardly have a funny bone.
Teacher—Johnny, can you tell me what a section boss is?
Johnny—The conductor of a sleeping-car.
Personal—"'A young woman, to whom black is particularly becoming, would like to meet a gentleman in poor health; object, widowhood.'"
"I am told lynching is a pastime in this section."
"Well, we do loop the loop occasionally."