The Rascally Lascar's Lighter Side (1)

 

BAKER STREET INTERLUDE

Returning to Baker Street one March evening, Sherlock Holmes was shocked to find his fidus Achates flat on his back in bed, stockings off, and playing "This Little Piggy" with his toes!

"Jumpin' deerstalkers, Watson," he exclaimed, "have you taken complete leave of your senses?" What the devil ARE you doing?

"Nothing, Holmes, it's just like you're wont to say at times -- 'the foot is a game'."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

"Oops! I forgot my umbrella. Wait here, dear, and I'll be right back." -- James Phillimore (THOR).

THE AGONY COLUMN

Sophy--I'm sorry I mised our date, but I had some very pressing business. Please contact me. From now on, it will be thumbs . . . I mean thumb up for us. -- Victor H.

A LINE NOT FOUND IN FIVE

"I don't give a hang if they ARE on sale, I don't want any of your seedless oranges!" -- Capt. Calhoun to grocer.

CANONICAL DAFFYNITION -- Silver Nitrate (SCAN): What you're charged to ride the Lone Ranger's horse after 6:00 PM.