Why do they make those Oriental pipes with bowls as big as water pitchers
"Why do they make those Oriental pipes with bowls as big as water
pitchers?" asked the inquisitive girl.
"Those," answered the wise woman, "are for men who have promised
that they will confine their smoking to one pipe after each
meal."
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