Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 505
the others knew! But can youanswer questions ? Hans rubbed his head. I cannot say thatI cannot, said he. Why not ? demanded the Baron, aston-ished. Why, because, said Hans, if I say thatI cannot answer a question, it will prove thatI can, for then I shall have answered the oneyou have just asked… … WELL, I VOW! EXCLAIMED THE BARON. he, because my jokes are too broad. Now,sir, tell me, how broad may a good joke be ? A good joke, replied Hans, slowly,— avery good joke, may be just as broad as its witis deep. The Baron looked puzzled. And pray,said he, what is the depth of wit ? The depth of…
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