Life, 1907-08-08 · page 12 of 20
Life — August 8, 1907 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a sentimental poem addressed to a young woman the speaker encountered previously. The poem reflects on how she has changed since they last met, praising her refined taste, intellect, and romantic appeal while noting she retains an appealing "surreptitious glance." The accompanying illustrations show children playing baseball—a boy in batting stance and another scene with children on the ground, apparently during play. At bottom right is a brief humorous exchange titled "Overheard by a Nature Faker" featuring two turtles discussing an elderly grandmother turtle who has lost her teeth but possesses "a soft snap"—a pun on "snapping turtle." The overall page mixes sentimental poetry with lighthearted visual humor typical of Life magazine's satirical approach.
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184 To a Summer Girl SAW you once again to-day! You did not know me when we passed, But then, the winds of winter may Have changed me since you saw me last What alteration you've endured From Time's inevitable touch Is not apparent, rest assured, Or else, becomes you very much, ‘This year’s modiste is quite as good; That little mousseline affair, . very simple, we That same discern Which served you well in other days— And will, undoubtedly, again. His constant, beatific grin Would lead a person to suspect » ordinary gladness in His present state of intellect; That little surreptitious glance He gives you has a gleam in it Reflective of, at least, romance !— a haven't changed; no, not a bit! I dare say he appreciates And tries his best to justify The good impression he creates In your discriminating eye, And, by performing pretty de Of chivalry at dance or hop, He sows atfection’s little seeds, Expectant, likely, of a crop. As yet, he may not understand ‘That nice distinction made between The others and a certain brand Of chocolate or wintergreen— Nor know just whe are variety of rose Which still, perhaps, appeals to your Ineffably acsthetic nose he may Or if a question, say, of rin Should cause him inselective doubt— In these, and many other things, You will, I fancy, help him out And when some future eventide ngs out a waning suminer moon, Should he suggest one final glide Upon the zephyr-swept lagoon ‘That, in the silence of the night, Before what stars may be in view, He may perform the solemn rite Of taking leave of it and you, I dare say you will go along And, if you think of it, will bring ‘That sentimental little song Which you, upon occasion, sing. And should he, when it’s time to part, Intone the usual request ‘That, in the archives of your heart, His memory be last and best— I cannot say, for I may not Predict a pretty woman's whim, But then, unless you've changed a lot, You'll promise to remember him James Finnegan, Jr Overheard by a Nature Faker IRST TURTLE: Grandma is nearly goo years old and has lost all her th Seconp Turtie: Well, then, she ha soft snap. [MABRIASE ceased to be romantic when it ceased to be indissoluble. comicbooks.com