Toaster's Handbook: Jokes, Stories, and QuotationsHarold Workman Williams H.W. Wilson, 1916 - 483 pages |
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Page 57
... talking , he said , “ Can I get a box for two to - night ? " A startled voice answered him at the other end of the line , " We don't have boxes for two . " " Isn't this the Theater ? " he called crossly . “ Why , no , ” was the answer ...
... talking , he said , “ Can I get a box for two to - night ? " A startled voice answered him at the other end of the line , " We don't have boxes for two . " " Isn't this the Theater ? " he called crossly . “ Why , no , ” was the answer ...
Page 111
... talking to the little girl of the house . " It is very gratifying to know that your mother thought of me in her illness , " said he , " Is your minister out of town ? " " Oh , no , " answered the child , in a matter - of - fact tone ...
... talking to the little girl of the house . " It is very gratifying to know that your mother thought of me in her illness , " said he , " Is your minister out of town ? " " Oh , no , " answered the child , in a matter - of - fact tone ...
Page 114
... talking to my wife . " -Puck . HUB ( during a quarrel ) - " You talk like an idiot . " WIFE " I've got to talk so you can understand me . " Irving Bacheller , it appears , was on a tramping tour through New England , He discovered a ...
... talking to my wife . " -Puck . HUB ( during a quarrel ) - " You talk like an idiot . " WIFE " I've got to talk so you can understand me . " Irving Bacheller , it appears , was on a tramping tour through New England , He discovered a ...
Page 122
... the father turned to the girl and said in astonishment : " What was the matter with that fellow ? My watch has run down , and I simply wanted to know the time . " " What were you and Mr. Smith talking about in 122 TOASTER'S HANDBOOK.
... the father turned to the girl and said in astonishment : " What was the matter with that fellow ? My watch has run down , and I simply wanted to know the time . " " What were you and Mr. Smith talking about in 122 TOASTER'S HANDBOOK.
Page 123
... talking about in the parlor ? " asked her mother . " Oh , we were discussing our kith and kin , " replied the young lady . The mother look dubiously at her daughter , whereupon her little brother , wishing to help his sister , said ...
... talking about in the parlor ? " asked her mother . " Oh , we were discussing our kith and kin , " replied the young lady . The mother look dubiously at her daughter , whereupon her little brother , wishing to help his sister , said ...
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