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The Servant Problem
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_Lady:_ "And why did your last mistress----"
_Applicant_ (_loftily_): "Excuse me, Madam!"
_Lady:_ "Well--er--your last employer----"
_Applicant:_ "I beg your pardon, Madam!"
_Lady:_ "Well, then, your last--er--pray what do you call those in whose
service you are engaged?"
_Applicant:_ "Clients, Madam."
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_Small Girl:_ "I wonder how old Joan is?"
_Small Boy:_ "I bet she won't see four again."
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_Mother:_ "Well, dear, has Jack kissed you under the mistletoe?"
_Mary_ (_demurely_): "Yes, Mummy."
_Mother:_ "And did you enjoy it?"
_Mary:_ "Yes, thank you, Mummy; but (_very demurely_) _I struggled_."
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"Mollie, you haven't said your prayers."
"I'm going to say them in bed to-night."
"Oh, Mollie, that isn't etiquette."
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_Applicant for Situation:_ "And 'ow long did yer last cook oblige yer?"
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