The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 6 (September 1, 1938)
This Machine Age
This Machine Age.
Lady Pupil (after smash up): “Do I need much more before I am able to drive?”
Dejected Instructor: “About a dozen more.”
Lady Pupil: “Lessons?”
Dejected Instructor: “No, cars.”
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A Bright Boy.
Professor: “John, name a collective noun.”
John: “A vacuum cleaner.”
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Yes, Indeed.
There is always a tie between a father and son, says a Rotarian speaker, and if there is, you can wager the son is wearing it.
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A Free Lesson.
Judge: “How did you beat the witness in this frightful manner?”
Accused: “Come outside and I will show you!”
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Soup for Nuts.
“Yes, I know fish is brain food, but I don't care so much for fish. Isn't there some other brain food?”
“Well, there's noodle soup.”