read the reflection of the stars.


There's many a slip twixt the toe and the heel.

H

Where there's a will there's a lawsuit.


HAIR-DRESSER A linguist whose position in life enables him to do
his head-work with his hands.

HAMMER A small, busy implement carried by blacksmiths, geologists
and Knockers for breaking iron, rock or friendship.

HAMMOCK From the Lat. hamus, hook, and Grk. makar, happy.
Happiness on hooks. Also, a popular contrivance whereby lovemaking
may be suspended but not stopped during the picnic season.

HAND A much desired possession, supplied by The Damsel or The
Dealer. GLAD HAND. The beggar's plea, the politician's sceptre
and the drummer's ablest assistant.

HANDMAIDEN A manicure.

HARANGUE The tiresome product of a tireless tongue. From Eng.
hear, and Lat. angor, pain. Painful to hear.

HARMONY From the Grk. arnumi, strain. Hence, full of strains.