Part 39 (1/2)
G.A.R.--Yes, but is was a more common sight to see a sentry box.
A simple old farmer, McVeagh, Whom every one said was a jeagh, Fell in with a man On the confidence plan, And now he is back making heagh.
”Why, the bare idea!”
”Of what, dear?”
”Telling the naked truth!”
BESS--May wears the worst clothes when she is riding horseback.
Look at her now!
FRED--That certainly is one of her bad habits.
”That,” said the loaf, pointing to the oven, ”is where I was bred.”
FIRST FLY--Did it ever occur to you the baldheaded men have a keener sense of humor than others?
SECOND FLY--Well, I have noticed that they seem to be easily tickled.
The rubber plant was rubb'ring round In a manner most absurd: The long green corn p.r.i.c.kled up her ears And this is what she heard:
”Wot's tomato wid you, you beat?”
Asked the onion of the hash, ”I'm jealous of the potato, Because he's got a mash.
”He is stuck on the honeycomb, And suits her to a tea, I used to be in love myself, But the cream has soured on me.”
”Why do you call your dog hardware?”
”Because when I go to whip him he makes a bolt for the door.”