Old and Young

“How old are you, sonny?” asked an old man a little boy in the park.

“Six,” came a quick answer.

“Six,” repeated the old man, “and yet you are not as tall as my umbrella.”

“And how old is your umbrella?” asked the boy.

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Little Girl: Grandpa, do you want me to give you a new cup for your birthday?

Grandfather: That’s very nice of you, my dear, but I have a cup already.

Little Girl: I am afraid you don’t know, but you haven’t any cup, Grandpa, I have just broken it.