Life, 1924-03-06 · page 38 of 42
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This cartoon satirizes the hypocrisy of Dr. Crank Hayne, a syndicate essayist who publicly preaches that "man is essentially honest" and that trusting people promotes integrity. However, his actions throughout the day directly contradict this philosophy. While dictating his optimistic essay, Hayne simultaneously: - Notices his safe left open and demands it be closed - Calls about theft insurance for his new car - Orders his office boy to install locks and burglar alarms at his country home - Instructs his wife not to wear diamonds in public and to discharge a maid he distrusts The joke is the stark gap between Hayne's published idealism and his actual behavior—he trusts no one and takes every precaution against theft. The cartoon mocks self-righteous public figures who profess noble philosophies they don't personally practice, a timeless target of satire.
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Now take this—inborn tendency with him and a man will not lie or steal if—just a moment— The telephone ringing. Dr. Hayne picked up the receiver. “Hello —oh, yes, Jenks. 1 wanted to talk to you about some theft insurance on my was Yes, it's a ‘twenty-four model Pacillac seven-passenger. Mail me the policy as soon as possible, will new car sedan you? He continued his dictating. not lie or steal if we place proper con- fidence in him It is our suspicious, untrusting attitude that prompts him to minute, while I think of it— Good-by “will The office boy appeared in answer to his call. “Jimmie, did you phone Henderson and Company about those new locks and burglar alarms for the windows of my country place? Huh? What have I got you hired for? Call them right now before you forget it.” He resumed his dictating trusting attitude that prompts him to be If you trust the world the “—un- dishonest world will give you a square deal. It will try to live up to the faith which you place in it. It is the suspicious— wait—" The telephone was ringing again Dr. Hayne’s wife was calling. “Hello, Yes, I can meet you in time for lunch, if you finish your shopping in time. Yes, Sherry’s will do. And, by the way, remember what I told you diamonds down- Margaret about w aring your isn't safe in these crowded Better leave them at home. And, Margaret, another thing—did you I don't like her anything 300d-by.” town. It shops. discharge that maid? looks. She'd probably t that wasn’t nailed down. ‘ow—where were we, Miss Blair? Oh, by the way—while I think of it— don't forget that letter about the copy- rights. We must be careful to see that every line of my stuff is protected by copyright. Now take this. ‘It is the suspicious person who is preyed upon Man is essentially honest and, if given and so on, in this vein, for ten paragraphs. “I'm leaving early to-day, Miss Blair. I won't be back until to-morrow morn- ing. Be sure to lock up everything when you leave.” B.P. half a chance. 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