A Witty Songstress

Sophie Arnould had a reputation in France for two things at once: she was a stunning singer, and she was even quicker with a line than with a high note.

One day she was out for a walk when she bumped into a physician friend. He had a gun tucked under his arm. In passing he mentioned he was on his way to see a patient.

Arnould looked at the weapon, then back at him, and deadpanned: “Ah, doctor… so you’re afraid your usual treatment won’t do the job?”