Life, 1922-07-20 · page 25 of 36
Life — July 20, 1922 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a comic strip titled "Thrills" (credited to artist initials, likely early 1900s) depicting a Scottish terrier's playful antics across six panels. The dog displays typical terrier behavior: sitting, walking, playing, and interacting with its surroundings. Below is a folk song, apparently unrelated to the comic, that humorously lists desirable qualities in various suitors (Jock, Will, Robin, Ned, Donald, David, Dick) while the narrator paradoxically insists she loves none of them—ending with "Naturally, I do not." The song mocks romantic indecision or satirizes women who claim indifference despite abundant options. The comic and poem appear separate; their connection, if intended, is unclear from the page alone.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Thrills Mither an’ bairnies a’ doin’ weel Folk Song THER lads, their ways are daring: Other lads, their eyes are bolder. Other lads, they're not afraid; Young they are, and strong and slim, Other lads, they show they're caring; Ned is straight and broad of shoulder, Other lads—they know a maid. Donald has a way with him. Wiser Jock than ever you were, David stands a head above you, Will's with gayer spirit blest, Dick’s as brave as Lancelot,— Robin’s kindlier and truer,— Why, ah why, then, should I love you? Why should I love you the best? Naturally, I do not. Dz P. comicbooks.com