FIG LEAF A small outer garment, next to nothing, worn by Adam 4000
B. C. and occasionally revived by Bostonian Art Committees.

FISHING An heroic treatment tried by some laymen to avoid falling
asleep in church on Sunday.

FLAT A series of padded cells, commonly found in cities, in which
are confined harmless monomaniacs who imagine Home to be a Sardine
Box.

FLATTERY Cologne water, to be smelled of but not swallowed.

FLUE An escape for hot air.

FLUENCY The art of releasing the same.

FLUSH From Grk. phlox, heat. A rush of color to the cheek, or
hand, caused by bodily--or poker--heat.

FLY A familiar summer boarder who mingles with the cream of
society, gets stuck on the butter and leaves his specs behind.

FLY-SCREEN An arrangement for keeping flies in the house.

FOOT The understanding of a girl from the west.

FOOT-PATH Chicago, Ill.

FOOTBALL A clever subterfuge for carrying on prize-fights under