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- I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other
“I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other.” “What did you talk about?” “I talked to the poet about money and to the millionaire about the intellectual life.” - Frederick enjoys the flower show in our village
- Have you ever written any editorials
Editor: Have you ever written any editorials? College Graduate: No, sir; but I think I might train my mind down to it. - Don’t you get awful tired of doin’ what you’re told
“Between me an’ you, Uncle Jasper, don’t you get awful tired of doin’ what you’re told? Don’t be scared to answer. I won’t give you away to Aunt Jane.” - Household Decoration
Mantel ornaments for domestic cheer. - Famous Actor
Famous Actor: Oh, yes, I’m married, but I always think it’s kind o’ tough on a girl that marries one of us travelin’ men. “Still, it might be worse. I suppose you’re away from home most of the time.” - Her Dance
- Arthur says when he is at your house he acts just like one of the family
“Arthur says when he is at your house he acts just like one of the family.” “Yes, he seems to be just as much afraid of my wife as I am.” - Botany in the Bowery
“Where did you get those flowers, little girl? Off a tree?” “No, sir.” “Off a bush?” “No, sir.” “Where?” “Off a lady.” - In the Clouds
- Do you think you will be able to keep within your allowance this month
Husband: Do you think you will be able to keep within your allowance this month? “I’m afraid so.” - Even the fish have feelings
- Keeping Neutral
- Everyman to his taste
- Christmas Eve Visitors
- Meeting her sister's city friends
- Tragic Moments
Strong-minded Lady (on meeting the bride and groom): I trust you will be as happy as we have been. - Tragic Moments
Something wrong somewhere—time 8.55 and still waiting for dinner to be announced. - Ladies and Gentlemen
- Looking over his latest investments
- Present plight of the European Debutante
- That sofa must have been made for two
He: That sofa must have been made for two. She: It’s hardly short enough for that. - Our uncharted coast
Very dangerous. - Tragic Moments
When your mother shows your best girl the door. - Seventh Inning - Everybody up
- Tragic Moments
A susceptible young man trying to make up his mind which way to turn. - Tragic Moments
Dad is introduced to the man of her choice—“the nicest, sweetest thing in all the world." - The Announcement of her engagement
- Temptation
Just before it’s too late. - Tragic Moments
His fiancée sees Captain von Hoffenfeffer in civilian clothes for the first time. - Sarah, what is that I smell
Skimpy Mistress (scenting unaccustomed delights): Sarah, what is that I smell? Undernourished Maid of all Work: I think it must come in from next door. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Go back to the stable as soon as possible - A Saving Grace
“Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday.” “But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once.” - Mobilizing for the summer campaign
- The latest craze
- When women vote
Mrs. Jones officially notified of her election as sheriff. - That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it
“That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it?” “Sh! Not so loud! He thinks he’s a bulldog.” - Tragic Moments
The Rev. —— reads his latest comedy to his niece. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Never by any chance stay at home. - A widow
Little Sister: A widow? What’s a widow? Big Sister: A lady what’s had a husband and is goin’ to have another. - A dog's life
- Out of Work
- The Wonders of nature
Fond Grandparent: I was exactly like him at his age. - Also Brave
An outsider at one of Mrs. Catchem’s evenings. - Advice to the mentally feeble
By all means marry for a home. - The Reason dinner was late
- A tragic moment for Smyth
A tragic moment for Smyth (who married for a home) Mrs. S. (who has the money) objects to the size of his tailor’s bill. - Tragic Moments
Trying to be appreciative while the author of the verses looks over your shoulder. - A Story from the Front
- When Grandpa thinks of his mother
- Studies in Expression
Waiting for the flashlight. - The latest things in mens styles
- You don’t mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work
“You don’t mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work?” “But, Auntie, dear, poor people are so monotonous.” - The Third Generation
- All women look alike
The plump one complains that the modern fashions make all women too much alike. - Tragic Moments
When your rich aunt arrives unexpectedly and finds you haven’t hung the portrait she sent you at Christmas. - All sorts of pups
- Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep out of politics. - Also Brave
The parson’s wife. - Among those not invited