PRIDE The little boy was greatly elated when informed by his mother that the liveliness of her hair as she combed it was caused by electricity. “Oh, my!” he exclaimed. “Ain’t we a wonderful family! Mama has electricity on her head, and grandma has gas on her stomach.” * * * Pride often has no … Read more
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