The income tax expert was visiting the school to talk about taxes. “I’m going to tell you now about “indirect” taxes. Can anybody tell me what an indirect tax is?”
“A dog license,” said Smart Josh.
“And why is that?” asked the expert.
“The dog doesn’t pay it,” replied Josh.

Mr. Briggs looked towards his secretary who was absorbed in painting her fingernails.
“Miss Smith,” he said, “I’d like to compliment you on your work- but when are you going to do any?”

The prison officer tells the warden, “Sir, I have to report that ten prisoners have broken out.”
The alarmed warden says, “Blow the whistles, sound the alarms, alert the police.
With a surprised look the officer says, “Shouldn’t we call the doctor first – it looks as if it might be measles.

Mr. Briggs looked towards his secretary who was absorbed in painting her fingernails.
“Miss Smith,” he said, “I’d like to compliment you on your work- but when are you going to do any?”