Life, 1894-06-21 · page 11 of 14
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# "Lucy and the Mouse" - Life Magazine, Page 405 This is a romantic short story or serialized fiction piece, not political satire. The page features an illustration of a woman in elaborate dress sitting on a sofa with a young man, accompanied by poetry titled "Lucy and the Mouse." The narrative describes a moment of romantic affection between two people. The accompanying dialogue sections—"Very Fervent" and "A Mutual Surprise"—depict flirtation and intimate conversation, with exchanges about whether the woman said something unexpected to the man. This appears to be light, sentimental entertainment typical of Life magazine's content during this era, mixing romantic fiction with illustrations rather than political commentary or social satire.
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T 4 . R : LUCY AND THE MOUSE. ICKORY, dickory, dock, The mouse ran up the clock.” Alas ! that clock Was one of those Embroidered on Sweet Lucy's hose. oc If it ‘struck one,” It struck me, too, As rudest deed A mouse could do. A swish ! a swirl! A shriek suppressed ! And snow-white skirts Were manifest. And mouse and I Can truly swear ‘That dainty hose Doth Lucy wear. “Run, little mouse ! Run quick!" I say.; “* For he who frights And runs away May live to fright Another day,” W. D. Eltwanger, A MUTUAL SURPRISE. HEY were sitting on the sofa in the first sweet rapture that follows the confes- , sion of a mutual and undying | regard, Her head was on his shoulder. Her right hand lay tenderly clasped in his. His left arm encircled her waist and their lips met at frequent intervals. The breast of the maiden was filled with flutterings of intense happiness ; with the joy of an VERY FERVENT. ITTLE DOT: Why do you pray so loud for things you want? God isn’t deaf, LITTLE Dick: No, but grandpa is, OND MAMMA (fo clerk in china store): 1 see you have mugs marked Tom and Jerry; have you any with Willie and Charlie on them?” ambition gratified; of a goal attained. For had she not brought him to the pointat last! Nevertheless she said shyly, while intermittent little blushes chased themselves swiftly over her fair young face : “Oh, Charlie, this is such a surprise. When you began to speak I hadn’t the slightest idea that you were going to say—to say that, you know.” “No,” replied Charlie, with direct and unnecessary frank- ness. “By Jove! Neither had I!”