11Nov08

A hint, if properly managed, may be given without offending.
"Are you still bothered by those relatives of yours who come down from town to eat a big Sunday dinner and never invite you in return?"
"No," said the unfortunate victim, "they finally took the hint."
"What did you say to them?" asked Mrs. Smith eagerly.
"Nothing was said," explained the other, "but we served sponge cake every time they came."



Don't you know, as the French say, there are three sexes-men, women and clergymen---Sydney Smith