Judge, 1905-06-24 · page 5 of 17
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This page contains several short humorous stories typical of early 20th-century American satire: **"Older the Better"** mocks mercenary marriage attitudes—an old man boasts to a visitor about his daughters' dowries, increasing with age (youngest gets $1,000, oldest $5,000), suggesting men marry women for money rather than love. **"Could Look After Herself"** satirizes parenting through a story where a girl named Frances repeatedly injures herself doing dangerous things (jumping off safes, sliding down banisters). When her aunt finally warns her to stop, Frances responds she won't—she's waiting for her father's insurance payout, suggesting even children understand adult financial motivations. **"A Rich Haul"** and other brief anecdotes continue this theme of financial self-interest dominating relationships. The overall satirical point: money and material gain, rather than love or genuine concern, drive family and romantic relationships in American society. The humor relies on characters' frank admission of these mercenary motives.
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