now extensively used in the arts--particularly poker.

APPENDICITIS A modern pain, costing about $200 more than the old-
fashioned stomach-ache.

ARGUMENT Breaking and entering the ear, assault and battery on the
brain and disturbing the peace.

ARSON Derived from the Hebrew. (See INSURANCE).

ARTIST Commonly, the individual long haired and short-suited,
having a positive pose and an uncertain income. Often shy on meal-
tickets but strong on technique and the price of tripe sandwiches.
An artist may be a barber, a boot-black, a Sargent or a Paderewski.

ATHLETE A dignified bunch of muscles, unable to split wood or sift
the ashes.

AUGUR One who bored the ancients with prophecies.

AUTOMOBILE From Eng. ought to, and Lat. moveo, to move. A vehicle
which ought to move, but frequently can't.

AUTOMBILIST A land lubber on wheels made up to resemble a deep sea
diver.


Fine feathers make fine feather-beds.

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