Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1906 — Well Turned Puns. [ARTICLE]

Well Turned Puns.

A southern clergyman, an inveterate punster, says that while he is well aware that puns belong to the lowest order of wit he is seldom able to resist the temptation to make one when opportunity offers. On one occasion after preaching an eloquent sermon be was met by two friends, one of whom began to praise his discourse in enthusiastic terms. When he paused for breath the other man said, with a laugh: “Well, doctor, can you stand as much soft soap as that?” “Indeed I can if there Isn’t too much lye in it," returned the minister quickly. At another time he was present nt the marriage reception of a young couple of the name of More. The occasion was somewhat stiff up to the time of the minister’s entrance, and be quickly discovered the state of affairs. “Madam,” he said, with his radiant smile, addressing the awkward young bride, “how fortunate you are! There are so few people who can say with truth, ‘The More I want the More I hhve.’" The laugh which followed put the company at ease.