The Archive · 1937

Splendid Isolation

Ir was a dreamy day, and the two tramps sprawled in the sun.

"Pa like to have a nice pub in an out-of-the-way spot," said No, 1.

"You wouldn't get many customers," replied No. 2.

"Who the blazes wants customers?" retorted No, 1.

Parachutes Are Expensive Jones, who used to be a railroad conductor, got a job on one of the big air liners. One day he met an old crony who asked him if hi job was much different from one. "Not much," was the rapi cept they won't let me throw a min off for not paying his fare."

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