"Now, Mr. Blank," said a temperance advocate to a candidate for municipal honors, "I want to ask you a question. Do you ever take alcoholic drinks?"
"Before I answer the question," responded the wary candidate,
"I want to know whether it is put as an inquiry or as an invitation!"
See also Politicians.
CANNING AND PRESERVING
A canner, exceedingly canny,
One morning remarked to his granny,