Life — April 10, 1890 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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217 NE misses, moreover, at these performances, the conversa- tion from the boxes. An ill-bred silence is perceptible throughout the house whenever there is singing on the stage. It is unfair, perhaps, to expect a different behavior from those who take pleasure in such en- tertainments. They either have no conversational abilities or are too ignorant to display them at such a time. Doubtless there could be found among these audiences men and women who would express dissatis- faction at having nothing but Wag- ner throughout the winter. There are always people who are never satisfied. LOVE’S SACRIFICE. OW Cholly schemes to gratify Miranda at the opera, And by his plan to Pattify Her, finds free lunches properer, £€X 7 AW, (said Pat), Oi'm rason- “WELL, I POPPED THE QUESTION TO POLLY Last NIGHT.” : able; Oi wouldn't ixpict “WHat pip sue po?" t’ see shnakes in Oireland even if I “SHE SAT ON ME.” had delirium tremors.” | AMBIGUOUS. THE PALMS. He: E are now where none can see. Where's the kiss you promised me? Sue: I said I'd give a kiss to thee, When nene could see, a6 He: This palm will hide us from the crowd, Lift your lips—-my head is bowed. : FRish f ASPHAL Sue: Don't you dare! No kiss from me! AKUEP OFF Remember, sir, that / can see, | He: (Placing his hand over her eyes). This palm will hide us from your eyes, (Exultingly), The prompt and daring win the prize. (Slight commotion, followed by something that sounds like tsip.” #) [* Poets have been trying for centuries to express the hiss by a com- Professor of Astronomy: STRIKES ME SHENTRIFUGAL FORSH MUST BF. bination of letters. The above is modestly offered for experiment.) SORTER WEAK TO-NIGHT, OR ELSE GRAVITASHON’S TAKEN A FRESH HOLD, comicbooks.com