Dear Skipper—What is meant by “Mind your P’s and Q’s?”—Dear Dairy Maid.
Probably means “Mind your pints and quarts.”
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Dear Capt. Billy—I have just been married and would like your advice on how long I should cook spaghetti.—Mrs. Dis N. Terry.
Spaghetti should not be cooked too long. About ten inches is right.
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Dear Skipper Bill—A land-lubber friend of mine recently joined the Navy and has been assigned to my ship. Could you please suggest a practical joke to play on him during his first trip at sea?—Jack Tarr.
Bet him a dollar he’ll come in the next roll.
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