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SARCASM The noted story-teller at a dinner party related an anecdote, and was at first gratified by the hearty laughter of an old lady among the guests, and later a little suspicious, as her mirth continued. As he stared at her, puzzled, she spoke in explanation: “Oh, that story is such a favorite of mine: … Read more

TALKING MACHINE Many a man who has suffered from tongue-lashings at home will be moved to profound sympathy for the victim described as follows in a local news item of a country paper: “Alice Jardine, a married woman, was charged with unlawfully wounding her husband, Charles Jardine, a laborer, by striking him with a pair … Read more

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL Oldest Inhabitant: “I never expected to live till the end of the War, Ma’am; but now I’m hoping to be spared to see the beginning of the next one.” * * * “That’s Betty Grant’s new maid.” “She’s much smarter than her mistress.” “Well, they can’t both afford to dress like that.” … Read more