The Servant Problem

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.”

Small Girl: “I wonder how old Joan is?”

Small Boy: “I bet she won’t see four again.”

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.”

“Mollie, you haven’t said your prayers.”

“I’m going to say them in bed to-night.”

“Oh, Mollie, that isn’t etiquette.”

Applicant for Situation: “And ’ow long did yer last cook oblige yer?”