Life — February 4, 1904 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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The Poor Willie. e\ ** DE! hav Pa ) ~ treat for you! a Mrs. Simson held up two tickets for the opera. *T indulged in these yesterd " she si * know- ing that you would get so much en- joyment ont of it.” | Slimson shud- BS y dered. Long. ex- ns perience as a mar- \sa man had “ taught him, how- ever, to conceal his feelings. In the emergency his keenly practical mind jumped at the first alternative. Good!" didn't you get thre * Three !"" exclaimed Mrs. Slimson. * What for?" he e ned. “Why *LIPE ' sQ1BVU et ee UNCLE SAM'S FIRESIDE. CUNTLEMEN? ywn ae THREE ANDY Trusts: 4 SHALL ESTAS “Why, one for Willie. I consider,” continued Slimson, ‘‘ that it is of the hi that that boy should go to the opera.” Mrs. Slimson looked surprised. “Why,” she said, “I didn’t know you thought it was ne ” “That,” replied § because you don’t appreciate fully I feel my responsibi father. t importance imson, “tis only how That boy certainly ought to begin to go to the opera, His taste needs cultivating. He won't relish it But there is no at first, of course. time like the Much as I want to go myself, Ithink you'd better take him in my place. Willie, what Now, sir, don’t be con- present. do you say? Willie began to cry. “You said Slimson, ‘* how much he needs it. It may be the making of him." se said “Perhaps you are right,” Mrs. Slimson, doubtfully. Willie,” said It will be a gr Make up your mind to ome, “brace up. tion for you. it.” Wiilie stuck his knuckle in his eye. * Pop,’ he said solemnly I didn't think you'd be so mean as that. But you can’t fool me. I know it must be something awful when you want me to goin your place.” BOUND OVER To KEEL THE Piece comicbooks.com