The Archive · 1938

Refreshing

UNcue James came to stay a weekend at the farm, and as there were cther summer visitors the young son of: the family had to give up his bedroom to make room for the guest.

At breakfast uncle remarked: "I must thank the thoughtful person who put the glass of water beside my bed. I found it most refreshing when I woke up during the night."

O!" exclaimed young Ned, as consternation spread over his face, "have you swallowed all my tadpoles?"

Action Speaks Louder SrmiNG on a French tram was a very stout Englishman who could not speak French, He wanted a return ticket to Bowogue and, after gesticulating for several minutes without making himself understood, he tapped his finger on his chest aum walking to the end of the tram said: "Moi allen Boulogue"

He then tapped his chest again and, walking to the other end of the tram, seid: "Moi allen Wimereux."

Then he sat down—with his return ticket!

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