Life — November 17, 1892 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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ron The Elder One (recently engaged): DO YOU THINK IT PROPER FOR A GIRL TO KISS THE MAN SHE IS ENGAGED TO? The Other : YES; \¥ IT 18 WITH HIS CONSENT, A PHILADELPHIA FICTION. IX young ladies in Ohio, having received attentions from six young men, exchanged’ confidences and came to a mutual understanding. Although matters seemed to be progressing accord- ing to their wishes, there is still a certain impatience of victory among Eve's daughters, and they resolved upon an audacious move, which should prove to the objects of their affection that they were, one and all, really good house-keepers. ‘They fixed upon a day, secured the house of a mutual friend, and sent out six invitations to a luncheon that to be prepared and served by their own fair hands. Upon the appointed day the six young men, punctual to such an appetizing engagement, were wel- comed by six pretty cooks, dressed like the soubrettes in a comedy, with bare arms, dainty little caps, short skirts and embroidered white aprons. After having conducted their guests upon a tour of inspection, letting them peep into the ovens and oversee the cook- ing of the beefsteaks, that they might be sure there was no trickery, they all sat down toa table decked with flowers and enjoyed a delicious meal perfectly served. A few weeks later Ohio was richer by six more young house- holds.—Philadelphia Call. Lire fears that the Ca// is lying. If so, it is to be con- gratulated on the possession of a genius who throws the lamented Scheherezade completely in the region of back- numbers. But Ohio is a remarkable State and it is possible that some community within its boundaries possesses, say, one “ young lady " capable of presenting “a delicious meal perfectly served.” But when it comes to six, whether the locality be Ohio or any other, Lirr. is bound to its original statement that the Ca// has on its salary list a star liar, HEN this issue of LIFE reaches its readers, the hindsight brigade will be out in full force—but no richer than before election. “GETTING OFF SOMETHING MIGHTY BAD,” comicbooks.com