Officer (superintending party that is trying to extinguish a fire at French farm). "Good heavens, Corporal, what are you doing up there?"
Irish Corporal. "I'm watchin' the straw doesn't catch a-fire, Sor."
Officer. "Well, take care. Is it an easy place to get out of?"
Corporal. "It is that. You might go through the floor annywhere, Sor."
More Substitution.
From a Stores circular:—
"Members who like a very delicately Smoked Bacon or Ham will appreciate the valuable new line recently added to our Stock, namely;—
—— Mild Cured Salmon."