Aren’t there a couple of young men in there with Clara
“Aren’t there a couple of young men in there with Clara?” “No, only one. There isn’t a sound.”
Are you going to volunteer
She: Are you going to volunteer? He: If yes, no. If no, yes.
Among those not invited
Another case of trying to keep neutral
Couple sitting on a park bench not really communicating
Also Brave
An outsider at one of Mrs. Catchem’s evenings.
Also Brave
The parson’s wife.
All women look alike
The plump one complains that the modern fashions make all women too much alike.
All sorts of pups
Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep out of politics.
Advice to the mentally feeble
By all means marry for a home.
Advice to the mentally feeble
Go back to the stable as soon as possible
Advice to the mentally feeble
Never by any chance stay at home.
Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep the mouth closed.
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 Story from the Front
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.
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.”
A dog's life
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.”
Who is that tramping around overhead
He: Who is that tramping around overhead? She: Oh, that’s only papa. He always gets restless towards morning.
Why aren’t you ready, Isabel
“Why aren’t you ready, Isabel? You know very well the opera begins at eight-fifteen.” “Oh! Gracious! I forgot all about it. I’ve been so busy writing this article on preparedness.”
When women vote
Mrs. Jones officially notified of her election as sheriff.
When they get their rights
“It’s only fair to warn you that my son has never had a father’s care and doesn’t know the first thing about housekeeping.”
When Grandpa thinks of his mother
Tragic Moments
Trying to be appreciative while the author of the verses looks over your shoulder.
We have had a terrible scrap
He: We have had a terrible scrap. “And I came out ahead.” “No. I did. You accepted my apology.”
Tragic Moments
The first stormy night in the cottage you have rented for the summer.
Tragic Moments
Something wrong somewhere—time 8.55 and still waiting for dinner to be announced.
Tragic Moments
A susceptible young man trying to make up his mind which way to turn.
Tragic Moments
Strong-minded Lady (on meeting the bride and groom): I trust you will be as happy as we have been.
Tragic Moments 9
The one night a week that he dines at home.
Tragic Moments
The Rev. —— reads his latest comedy to his niece.
Tragic Moments
Which shall be her sphere?
Tragic Moments
Dad is introduced to the man of her choice—“the nicest, sweetest thing in all the world."
Tragic Moments
When your mother shows your best girl the door.
Tragic Moments
When your rich aunt arrives unexpectedly and finds you haven’t hung the portrait she sent you at Christmas.
Tragic Moments
His fiancée sees Captain von Hoffenfeffer in civilian clothes for the first time.
Three hundred dollars for that gown
“Three hundred dollars for that gown! Didn’t you get anything off?” “All I dared.”
The Wonders of nature
Fond Grandparent: I was exactly like him at his age.
The Reason dinner was late
The Third Generation
The latest things in mens styles
The latest craze
The Announcement of her engagement
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.
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.”
Temptation
Just before it’s too late.
Studies in Expression
Waiting for the flashlight.
Studies in Expression
Making it a jack pot.
Studies in Expression
Reading the play.
Seventh Inning - Everybody up
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.
Present plight of the European Debutante
Out of Work
Mobilizing for the summer campaign
Our uncharted coast
Very dangerous.
Meeting her sister's city friends
Looking over his latest investments
Leap Year
He: You never compliment me any more on my appearance. She: Oh, charming! Charming! Charming!
Keeping Neutral