“Doctor, doctor!†said the panic-stricken woman, “my husband was asleep with his mouth open, and he’s swallowed a mouse! What shall I do?â€
“Quite simple,†said the doctor calmly.
“You just tie a lump of cheese to a piece of string and lower it into your husband’s mouth. As soon as the mouse takes a bite – haul it out.â€
“Oh, I see. Thank you, doctor. I’ll go around to the fishmonger straight away and get a cod’s head.â€
“What do you want a cod’s head for?â€
“Oh- I forgot to tell you. I’ve got to get the cat out first!â€