More Fables by George Ade
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They did not Mocha and Java worth a Cent. The Cardboard Motto in the Dining Room said, "Love One Another," but they were too Busy to Read. He had a Clearing on the top of his Head and wore Side-Whiskers and bore a general Resemblance to the Before in an Ad for a Facial Treatment, and yet she suspected that all the Women in Town were Crazy to steal him away from her. Likewise, inasmuch as she was the same Width all the way up and down, the same as a Poster Girl, and used to sport a Velvet Shroud with Black Beads on it, and could wield a Tooth-Pick and carry on a Conversation at the same time, he knew that sooner or later some Handsome Wretch with Money would try to Abduct her. Sometimes he would bring a Friend Home to Dinner, and then if the Friend extended himself and told the Missus how well she was looking or Perjured himself over her Hand-Painting, Papa would get a Grouch and hide in the Corner. [Illustration: BABY] Then she would Fan herself rapidly and ask, "Aren't you well, Dear?" Dear would force one of those Dying-Martyr Smiles and reply, "I am quite well, Puss." Then Puss would tell the Visitor that Baby was simply ruining his Health |
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