An Elderly Female Car Buyer

One day, an elderly woman was walking along the street, coming home from the supermarket. Her bag of groceries was especially heavy that day, and as she passed Nathan Hale’s Used Cars, she got an idea that she could drive herself to the store and save a lot of shoe leather, time and aching muscles. [...]

Knight in Need

Sir Edgbert, knight of the realm, was hurrying home on a cold, dark, wet night when, suddenly, his horse suffered a major coronary and died on the spot. All Sir Edgbert could do was collect up what belongings he could and tramp onwards. After staggering for a spell, he decides that he must get alternative [...]

Raccoon Coats

Back in the roaring 20′s raccoon coats were the rage, especially among the college set in the ivy league schools. Just any raccoon coat wouldn’t do. It had to be a full length duster almost reaching the floor to really be in style. John, a young man with a very rich but miserly father who [...]

Voltaire Goes Hunting

Voltaire was out hunting with Frederick the Great, who spoke only French. There were hiding in separate spots, waiting for their game to appear. Patiently waiting, they started their hunt in the morning and remained in their hiding spots until well after noon. Frederick, growing hungry, sent one of his servants to Voltaire with a [...]