BROWN, John, an American who helped start the Civil War by
espousing the cause of the negro. This resulted in his body
moulding in the grave.

BROWN, Thomas, an Englishman who reversed the usual procedure
of life by springing into print when young, and keeping out of
it when old.

BROWNING, Robert, a cryptogram writer whose poems are
deciphered by the Bostonese and cultured English people. It
has been estimated that B. could say more with fewer words and
conceal his meaning better than any writer since the adaptation
of the alphabet as a means of expression.

BROWNING, Mrs., Bob's wife. She also wrote poems. They were
easily understood, and consequently seldom read.

BRUMMELL, Beau, a man whose thoughts were more for the crease
in his pantaloons than for his head.

BRUTUS, Et Tu, a Roman murderer.

BRYAN, William Jennings, a famous Chatauqua lecturer who ran a
newspaper and the State Department on the side. Archaeologists
claim B. formed a passion to rule the nation when a child. He
only got as far as the Democratic party and platforms. Became a
golden orator with a silver speech and offered himself as a
rectifier of all things not Bryan. For ages his name was
placed on the presidential ballot and later removed. Made a
fortune by telling people why they did not elect him. Also