The Cut Direct
A gentleman having his hair cut was asked by the garrulous operator how he would have it done?—“If possible,” replied the gentleman, “in silence.”
Common Want
In the midst of a stormy discussion, a gentleman rose to settle the matter in dispute. Waving his hands majestically over the excited disputants, he began:
“Gentlemen, all I want is common sense——”
“Exactly,” interrupted the chairman, “that is precisely what you do want!”
The discussion was lost in a burst of laughter.