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English, 28.10.2020 15:30 steven0448

Choose one of the two quotes below, and explain in 1-2 sentences why it may be humorous to the reader. "The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."

"The captain, M. Bjarne, was on board, and was rather surprised at the energy and cordiality with which his future passenger shook him by the hand."

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