Beverage: Everything. Recreation: Jacks, collecting stamps,
Kipling, blindman's-buff, parlor tricks, May-pole festivities.
Ambition: Tortoise-shell monocles, camp manacurists, pocket
bath-tubs, and restoration of the tea canteen. Epitaph: See
Emperor William.

ATLAS, a man who held up the heavens and was not even a
preacher. Edited a huge book which bears his name.

AURELIUS, Marcus, one of the few Romans who is not remembered
for crossing a river, for being murdered, for murdering
somebody, for making speeches, or building triumphant arches or
ruins.



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BABY, T. H. E., an unscrupulous tyrant, s. father and mother.
His first appearance caused heaven at home, and an idiotic
father. Education: At home. Career: A series of adventures.
Was frequently ill, a poor sleeper, toy demolisher, throat
exerciser, nurse distractor, and a general nuisance. Despite
his shortcomings he ruled Home with an iron hand--a tear caused
a doctor-- a smile meant a gold mine. Diet: Principally
liquid. Ambition: The moon. Recreation: Coaching, hair
pulling, a proud father. Address: See Mother.

BACCHUS, patron saint of most men, benefactor, a jolly good
fellow, and the founder of the "morning after" feeling.