The Silly Syclopedia by Noah [pseud.] Lott
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knocks on your door.
Fair play is a jewel, but so many people can't afford jewelry. * * * * * ### F: The sixth letter of the alphabet. It is formed by the passage of the breath between the lower lip and the upper incisive teeth, but that doesn't seem to worry it any. ### * * * * * FABLE. The story a man thinks his wife believes--and she lets him think it. FAD. See hobby. [Illustration] FADE. To gradually disappear. For example: "I had ten plunks when I went out last night, but they faded away." (Lord Palmerston, page 21.) FAKE. Something we buy to make sure it isn't on the level. FAITH. Something which is said to move mountains, but the railroad contractors always mix in a little dynamite to help matters along. FAULT. Something which is so easy to find, but it is so hard to give it |
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