A BUTCHER'S COMPLIMENT.

IN the Bristol market, a lady laying her hand on a joint of veal, said,

"I think, Mr. F., this veal is not quite so white as usual." "Put on

your _glove_, madam," replied the dealer, "and you will think

differently." It may be needless to remark, that the veal was ordered

home without another word of objection.

The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. · 第 83 / 709 题