Judge — May 13, 1916 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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“Not exactly.” “Would you care to marry him?” “Not for worlds!” “Very well, then. I thought so.”” “But he is an old dear!" When Mrs. Vivian came down the next morning she was alone. Judge Mossbank was waiting, and seemed disappointed when Mrs. Vivian told him Mis et had re- turned to the city. Did he wish to marry the young woman? Perhaps. Who can tell? Within a week he was engaged to Mrs. Vivian. His Temperament H's: dismal kind of chap With a fund of gloom on tap. Of his pessimism he is rather proud Yes, he’s short on jollity, And his platform scems to be That every silver lining has a cloud. —Walter G. Doty. Fiction Fiction is more of an estranger than truth. Egg View Notes HE schoolhouse, which was terribly damaged by fire a few weeks ago, will be completely repaired in time for the annual summer vacation. Witt Larcom, a young home- talent moving-picture play writer, who has got it into his head that everybody is eager to make his acquaintance, very narrowly es: caped a racket in front of the sta- tion Friday morning, while the train from Pollywog was stopping for a minute. The smoke from the engine made the weather look quite cloudy; and a woman in the train thought a storm was at hand, so she reached out through one of the windows to see if it was raining. Witt took hold of her hand and shook it heartily. Sherm Spoor had six of his hind teeth pulled by a dentist in Pollywog Monday afternoon Only one was acting up with him, but he figured it would be x long time before he'd get to Pollywog again, and besides he was offered reduced rates on half a dozen. An awful truth having dawned lindra Berger, she has made a change in her campaign after The report is rapidly ading round that she will marry only an exceedingly homely party, as she figures that her appearance in public with such a person will invite BEGINNING A FISH STORY Ltt fobwmen tice many fish did you catch yesterday ? fisherman—How many did you? Fir fisherman—I asked you first ! remarks to the effect that she’s good-looking compared to her husband.—Leslie Van Dividing Lines THERE Tom's poor Dick is rich Easy telling h is which. goes courting,” Dick's “engage Tom is “‘sent for, Dick is “paged.” n “gets married,” Dick “unites”; ‘Tom “asks folks in,” Dick “invites.” ate supper,” Dick “has dine Tom is “fired,” Dick “resigned.” Tom is “doctored,” Dick's “advised”; Tom “is done for,” Dick’s “demised.”” Frederick Moxon A society girl's long suit is her small talk. Julie—Merey ! I'm glad spring is coming. I'm getting so tired of these heavy winter clothes ! A Newlywed “HE LO! Is this you, mother dear?” “Yes, Suc! What is it? Some- thing awful must have happened for you to call me up at this: “Tt’s not so awful, But John dear hasn't been feeling well and the doctor gave him pills to take every four hours. I’ve been sitting up to give them to him, and now it’s about time for the medicine, but John has Should I wake him?” What is he fallen asleep. I wouldn't if 1 were you suffering from?” “Insomnia.” * Appropriate Willis—Do you wear any insignia on your golf-coat? Gillis—Ves. During the winter the moth- laid out a complete 18-hole course on it. Tonsorial Art Miss De Style—My father brought home a Van Dyck from Europe Miss Nurich—Really? on the boat coming o' Speaking Legally “Why did Reverend Binks leave his charge?” “He said his parishioners were guilty of contributory negligence.” Did he grow it comicbooks.com