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Show A REG'LAR YANKEE. The other day a real full-blooded Yankee, taking a walk by Logan River, came across a man who was fishing, when the following conversation took place: "Say, mister, do you catch many fish in this here stream?" "Sometimes quite a few." "What kind do you fish for?" "Any kind that will bite." "Do you fish for a living?" "No, sir." "I suppose you have a farm." "Yes sir." "Are you married?" "Yes sir." "Any children?" "Yes sir." "How many?" "Five." "All boys?" "No sir." "How many girls?" "Two." "Are your boys able to take care of the farm?" "With my help." "Guess you have a large farm?" "Not very." The Yankee said "good-day," and turned to go away when the fisherman called out: "Hold on, Mister Yankee, you never asked me where I got my bait!" But the Yankee took the hint and didn't stay to ask any more questions. |