When it was taken by the bailiff.
Than thou didst give I bring back less;
But hear the truth, without more dodging—
The landlord’s been with a distress,
And positively cleared my lodging.
CONS. BY O CONNELL.
What English word expresses the Latin for cold?—“Jelly”-does (Gelidus).
Why is a blackleg called a sharper?—Because he’s less blunt than other men.
Why is a red-herring like a Mackintosh?—Because it keeps one dry all day.