Jonathan’s Guess — 571
A “notion seller” was offering Yankee clocks highly varnished and coloured, and with a looking-glass in front, to a certain lady not remarkable for personal beauty. “Why, it’s beautiful,” said the vendor. “Beautiful, indeed! a look at it almost frightens me!” said the lady. “Then, marm,” replied Jonathan, “I guess you’d better buy one that han’t got no looking-glass.”