How about this one? “Here’s to the little doggy that met a little tree. The little tree said: ‘Come, purp, have one on me.’ The little purp replied, as gentle as a mouse, ‘No, thank you, little treelet, I’ve had one on the house.’”
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Dear Skipper—What’s the difference between old fashioned and new fashioned kisses?—Movie Maid.
About five minutes.
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Dear Captain of the Aft—I see where you are taking a stand for personal liberty. Still, wouldn’t you be willing to admit that rum is your foe?—Al K. Hall.
I can’t help admitting, Al, that I’m disgusted with the way the coward Demon has gone into hiding.
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Dear Kernel Bill—What is meant by the expression: “bones of contention?”—Willie Wringlenut.