Life — December 15, 1927 — page 5: what you’re looking at

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“IT Haven't at All!” SHE: I think it’s per 1 to be able to do things, don’t you lly think it is? : What sort of things do you : Oh, sort of artistic things, ke playing the piano or singing or something, do you know what I ean? He: Oh, yes, of course. Sue: T mean I honestly think it's simply great to be able to just sort f get up when people ask you to, nd play or sing or something. He: Yeah, it’s the berries, all right! Site: But the trouble is so many people who can do things like th re so sort of silly about it and all. IT mean they have to be urged, sort Hr: That's a fact. Sure: Believe me, | wouldn't have to be urged if I could play or sing or anything like that! He: You sing, don't you? Sur: Heavens, my dear, my voice is simply azeful! Hr: Oh, go on—it’s not at all. Sue: It honestly is—and I'm simply sunk about it because I mean I've taken singing lessons for years but it doesn't seem to do the slight- est good. He: L think you've got avery sweet voice. Sue: Don't be ridie‘fous. You know T haven't at all He: No, I don't. T really think vou have Sue: You're just saying that to be polite—you know you are. He: No, I'm not, really T hon- estly think your voice is great. Sue: It's not at all—but it's aw- fully sweet of you to say so! L. M. The Ex-Bartender, Selling Insurance, Goes Native NO: Jim, you've had four policies AN already, and that’s enough. I never believe in selling a man that's had plenty. You've got life, acei- dent, health and automobile, and that’s all you can carry. I do a re ctable business, specializing in family trade. If a customer comes to © and looks as if he was pretty well loaded with insurance, he can’t get any more from me. He ean go » some other place if he wants to, hut T've made it a rule not to sell oo much to fellows having a tough time to get along. Go on home now, lim, and some other day, old pal. shen you're feeling better, [Il serve Il you get over the policy now, and I'll Island of Monte Cristo, Marseilles Mediterranean and Moroccan Cruises Amid Parisian Atmosphere with renowned French Cuisine OU can't ake time fora long Mediterranean cruise?esHere's the shortest, the gayest, the newest, the smartest! es Straight across the South Atlantic to Vigo, Spain .. down the great African coast to Casablanca . . biggest, busiest port in Morocco, with Arabian Nigt e+ See Rabat, its rugs, embroideries, and barbaric jewelry es Then off for Gibraltar and on to Algiers . . “Paris-in-Africa’ «Naples, Nice and the whole Riviera at the height of the season . . Marseil where east meets west . and home via Naples, Algiers and Cadiz with thirty thousand memories that come in duty free! S. S. FRANCE From New York, January 7, 1928 pean shore excursions in charge of: Thos. Cook & Son. E Second Cruise, Feb. 8 European shore excursions in charge European shore excursions in charge of: The American Express Ce of: Ea Route Service, Inc Third Cruise, Mar. 14 All North Africa shore exc ns managed b The North African Motor Tours of the Free Line The France has a chic like no other shig isine to dream about. You hosts, the French, are supreme in North Africa.. and who know the Riviera better? Choose your sailing . . stop over wherever you like I France on her next trip... shore excursions arranged by w agencies... or return via Havre on Ile de France of Paris . the ship for the cruise . . . Round trip, $350. Sreneh Line Ilustrated Brochure and Deck Plans from any French Line Agent_or recognized Tourist Office or write direct to 19 State Street, New York City comicbooks.com