My Evening Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep,

Behold, around me bed-bugs creep.

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Harrowed husband to barber: Please don’t use that sweet smelling soap on my face.

Barber: Why not, sir; it has a delicate lasting scent.

Harrowed husband: That’s just it; my wife won’t believe it.

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I’VE HAD A LOT OF JOYS ON EARTH;

I DON’T WANT TO BE A HOG.