Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  

So, here's this week's riddle.  We ask that you don't Google the answer.  Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all.  Give it a shot and see what you can come up with.  Here we go... No cheating...


Sometimes I have sense, sometimes I have none;
Sometimes I offend, then you bid me begone;
Sometimes I am merry, sometimes I am sad;
Sometimes I am good, sometimes very bad;
However, to make me, I cost many brains,
Much labour, much thought, and a great deal of pains.


UPDATE:


And, the answer is...


A BOOK.


I think this was a fun one.  Sorry for all the words, Angelo.  Special mention goes to the answers of Darcy, Marsha and Shawn for creativity and to Dashwood, April and Sam P. for sheer silliness.  As always, many thanks to everyone who answered.  And, again, come back next friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.  

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