An old and favored servant of two maiden ladies had been frequently reprimanded by them for his free behavior with the female servants.
Caught one day in 'flagrante delicto,' he was summoned to their presence, and while the girl was sacked, he was told that if he did not do better and turn over a new leaf, much as they valued him--his next escapade would be his last.
He promised amendment and matters went on very well for a time. One evening, he was not to be found when wanted, and, on a search being made, was discovered in the beer cellar, buggering the page boy.
"How now," he was asked, "is this your amendment? You promised to turn over a new leaf."
"So I have" said he, "only I have begun at the 'bottom of the page!'"
