The Lost Wig

A funny old lion, who had the misfortune to lose his mane, was
wearing a wig¹ as he was taking a stroll on a very windy day.
  Looking up, he spied one of the charming Tiger sisters across the
street, and, wishing to make an impression, smiled blandly² and made
a beautiful low bow. At that moment a very smart gust³ of wind came up,
and the consequence was that his wig flew off and left him there,
feeling foolish and looking worse, with his bald head glistening
like a billiard ball. Though somewhat embarrassed at first, he
smiled at the Lady and said: "Is it a wonder that another fellow's
hair shouldn't keep on my head, when my own wouldn't stay there?"


"Wit always has an answer ready."