In a branch library a reader asked for The Girl He Married (by James Grant.) This happened to be out, and the assistant was requested to select a similar book. Presumably he was a benedict, for he returned triumphantly with His Better Half (by George Griffith).
"Have you A Joy Forever?" inquired a lady borrower.
"No," replied the assistant librarian after referring to the stock. "Dear me, how tiresome," said the lady; "have you Praed?" "Yes, madam, but it isn't any good," was the prompt reply.
LIFE
Life's an aquatic meet—some swim, some dive, some back water, some float and the rest—sink.
I count life just a stuff
To try the soul's strength on.