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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 8 (December 1, 1927)

A Plea of Insanity

A Plea of Insanity.

Judge (to prisoner): “You are found guilty of meeting the plaintiff in a lonely street, knocking him down, and robbing him of everything except a gold watch which he had with him. What have you to say?”

Prisoner: “Had he a gold watch, my lord, with him at the time?”

Judge: “Certainly.”

Prisoner: “Then, I put in a plea of insanity.”

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Shunting Problems. Lorry Driver (to small-car owner who is slightly disorganising the traffic): “Why don't yer bring yer own backyard to turn in?” (Adapted from “Safety First,” London).

Shunting Problems.
Lorry Driver (to small-car owner who is slightly disorganising the traffic): “Why don't yer bring yer own backyard to turn in?” (Adapted from “Safety First,” London).