Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 505
y 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 wit, returned Hans quickly, is precisely the same as the height of theridiculous. The Baron looked more puzzled than ever. Oh, come, said he, with a frown (for Barons do not… … BUT I cant think of anything more to ask, SNAPPED THE BARON. Oh, stuff and nonsense ! ejaculated theBaron. How do you make that out ? Why, replied Hans, bowing modestly, you think me ridiculous for giving such ananswer,—and five feet nine inches is just myheight! The Baron looked up at the ceiling,…
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