– Your heartbeat is very irregular. Do you drink?
– Yes, I do, but very regularly
– Are the other telephones broken?
– No, but this one gives a coin back when you hang up
– Yesterday evening at Ivanov's place was a bit of a damp squib
– You weren’t even invited, by the way
– Excuse me, but didn’t you receive this ribbon in 1918?
– Sure, but didn’t you get your Red Cross in 1920?
Gotcha!
– Daddy, who’s heavier, me or our servant Lina?
– Hey, your wife is still talking!
Horse philosophy
Horse: Thank God I’m not married. Can't imagine having to take off my shoes every time I come back home!
– Are children allowed to see this movie?
– Could you at least accompany me out of the forest? I’m afraid of walking alone
– Do you think we'll be in time for the 7 o'clock train?
– Sure! We have almost 24 hours ahead
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