Life — May 12, 1921 — page 29: what you’re looking at

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Forevermore . l KISSED my love a last good-by For ever and for aye; The world stood still, and in the sky The stars paused on their way. And when at length she closed the door My heart was but a tomb; Our parting was forevermore— Until the dawn of doom. And as I stood in bitter doubt I turned away, and then I rang the bell and called her out, \nd said good-by again. SLR. Apprehensive—She had just received a proposal of marriage from a man she had always regarded more in the light of a brother than of a lover. ~ Janet,” he began, “you know I have always turned to you; that I have always thought of you. May I—that is—oh, will you be my wife?” What a start you gave me, Henry,” said Janet at last. “Do you know, I thought from your manner that you were going to ask me to lend you some money. —Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. Little Grownups—The Mid-Victorian Lady clings to the traditions of her own childhood, when “children should be seen and not heard” was a popular household slogan, Her idea of a perfectly pampered child is a mite of five or six, whom she passed on Broadway walking with an ntive and solicitous maternal parent. They were seeking a movie with which to regale the fastidious infant, and the fond mama bent down to the small son crving anxiously, “ But you do like Charlie Chaplin, don’t you, dear?” —New York Sun. The Happy Ending—Beth was a born reformer. Bob loved her, but Beth was only interested in those who needed her aid. One day Bob begat a brilliant idea. He took to drink and asked Beth to save him by marrying him. It worked per- fectly Now they both drink—Harvard Lam- poon. Demonstrative—Angelina: No, Edwin, 1 cannot marry you—you are too poor. But I love you with a sister’s love. (To little Jack, who enters unexpectedly.) Get out of this, you wretched little brat, or Tl tell ma, and get you a good whip- ping—yes, I will! —Pearson's Weekly (London). Why He Speeded—Judge: You are charged with running over this man, and 50 speeding. Chauffeur: Yes, Your Honor, I was ‘urrying to get over him! —Yonkers Statesman. Real Appreciation —“ Look at that man laugh. He must have just heard a funny story.” “No. He just told one!” —New York Sun, Hosiery—the Most Important Detail of Dress Today J N these days of ankles on display, it’s rather nice to display one’s ankles—provided, of course, that the hose are Holeproof. Elegant, lustrous appearance and fine texture mark Holeproof as the hose of style and refinement—and it is famous for its wonderful wear- ing qualities, The new spring colors in staple and fancy styles in Pure Silk, in Silk Faced, and in Lisles, for men and women, are now being shown by leading stores everywhere. If your dealer cannot supply you, write for illustrated booklet and price list HOLEPROOF HOSIERY COMPANY, Milwackee, Wisconsin Holeproof Hosiery Co. of Canada, ondon, Ont. suas FAT. REDUCER or OR MEN AND WOMEN show reduction taking place in 11 days or money fe» gp The reducer (not electrical) reduces unsightly parts Byomptly, reducing only where you wish to lose and the Lawton fethod Diasolves and Eliminates superfiuousfat from the eystem. Easily followed directions do not require exercises, starving, medicines or Sresemens Dot only rids you of fat but improves appearance sad general ealth, ings Physical and Mental Vigor and enables you to regain and retain your normal weight, Dr. Lawton Gown, in picture) reduced from 211 to 152 Ibs. thie ree ducer and genuine method have been the means where! fat people through tho United States and claewhere have easily gotten rid of unhealthy, disfiguring fatty tissue, with- y stout man or woman can obtain these results look better and feel better. The eam Remember it is guaranteed. today. Dept.208120 West 70th St., New York WHITING-ADAMS BRUSHES VULCAN RUBBER CEMENTED The kind with perfect mechanical construction highest grade bristies and badger hair. er shed hairs, cannot e apart, and many years. Perfectly sterilized. Put up and sold in sanitary individual packages. Infection cannot come from them. Send for Illustrated Literature JOHN L. WHITING-J. J. ADAMS CO., Boston, U.S.A. Brush Manufacturers for Over 110 Tears and the Largest ia the comicbooks.com