"What makes the baby cry so?" asked Willie.
"He's cutting his teeth," said the nurse.
"Why do you let him do it?" asked Willie. "You won't even let me cut my own nails."
Willie (who was travelling alone for the first time, to conductor). "What is the meaning of 'W' and 'R' on the sign-posts along the road?"
Conductor. "Ring and whistle."
Willie (after a pause). "I can see how 'W' stands for wring, but I'm blessed if I can see how 'R' can stand for whistle."
FOOTNOTES:
[1] Page 112, Vol. I., Franklin Square Library.