DRINK It was nine o’clock in the morning, but this particular passenger on the platform of the trolley car still wore a much crumpled evening suit. As the car swung swiftly around a curve this riotous liver was jolted off, and fell heavily on the cobble stones.[Pg 81] The car stopped, and the conductor, running … Read more
FINANCIERS “My pa, he’s a financier,” boasted one small boy to another. “‘Tain’t much to brag of,” the other sneered. “My pa an’ uncle Jack are in jail, too.” FLATTERY An eminent statesman was being driven rapidly by his chauffeur, when the car struck and killed a dog that leaped in front of it. At … Read more
HEREAFTER This is the dialogue between a little girl and a little boy: “What are you bawling about, Jimmie?” “I’m cryin’ because maw has wented to heaven.” “That’s silly. Maybe she hain’t.” [Pg 119] * * * Little Alice questioned her mother concerning heaven, and seemed pleased to be assured that she would have wings … Read more