Life, 1899-03-25 · page 21 of 32
Life — March 25, 1899 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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A Clear Case. BOARD of physicians were inquiring into the state of mind of an alleged lunatic, “You told us just now,” said the spokesman, “that you were the Emperor Napoleon, and now you say you are the Duke of Wellington. Pray explain yourself.” * Quite right,” returned the patient, cheerfully ; « that was by a different mother.” They didn’t ask him any more questions. ba a man attracted as much attention having a tcoth pulled as be does being hanged, he would doubtless be just as brave about it. N a muddy crossing even the most modest woman may raise her dress a little above two feet, Afr. Brief (who has Just opened an oficr); “On, MR. BRIEF, YOU MUST BUY TWO TICKETS POR OUR SOCIABLE." comicbooks.com