The Archive · 1937

In Parenthesis

Visitor "Wert, and how did they treat you in London?" Jock was asked, on H return to Aberdeen, "Reluctantly," he replied.

Slip of the Tongue Or" Lady (despondent); "I shall not be a nuisance to you much long-

Relative: "Don't be you know you will" silly, Auntie, Musical A LADY who lived at Broadstairs Had a passion for musical chairs; But her husband, a curate, Could hardly endure it, As he had to pay for repair Cautious Mrs, McTavish (to sick husband):

."Sandy MeGrabbe has called. Can he some up and see you? 8 Mr, MeTavish: "Ay, but you'd better put the graves awa' first."

Gifts HEAR you advertised for a wife. Any, replies?"

"Yes, hundreds of them,"

"Good, what did they say?"

"They -all said, You can have mine'.

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