29. THE BARBER’S JOKE
A barber placed prominently in his window the following notice:—
What do you think
I will shave you for nothing and give you a drink.
Attracted by this, a man went into the shop, and was shaved, but instead of receiving any liquid refreshment, he was surprised by a demand for the usual payment.
What was the barber’s explanation?
30. A FLIGHT OF FANCY
GENUI NE JAM
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ICARUM.
This label, said to have been found among the ruins of old Rome, seems to bear a very early reference to the birth of Icarus, the flying man; or perhaps to some flying machine named after him, but not yet perfected. Can this be so?