A Good Pun
Sir G. Rose, the great punster, on observing someone imitating his gait, said, “You have the stalk without the rose.”
Something Like an Insult
The late Judge C—— one day had occasion to examine a witness who stuttered very much in delivering his testimony. “I believe,” said his Lordship, “you are a very great rogue.” “Not so great a rogue as you, my lord, t-t-t-takes me to be.”