clothes until the Moors were driven from the country. Her
husband, the king, raised an army and accomplished the feat.
I.'s name is sometimes connected with the discovery of America.
This, however, is an error, as Columbus took a more active
part.

ISAIAH, a prophet who wore second-hand clothing.

ISHMAEL, son of Abraham, whose appearance complicated his
father's estate. Traveled extensively in the desert with his
mother.



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JACK, the man who kept company with Jill. Occupation: Water
carrier. Killed while at work. Ambition: An artesian well in
the valley. (See Jill.)

JACOB, birthright speculator, traveler, s. Isaac, and brother
of Esau. Was mother's pet. Became proficient as a character
impersonator, but never went on the stage. Left home suddenly.
Slept on a stone and had hard dreams. Later married, and was
responsible for Joseph and his brethren. (See Joe.)

JAEGER, Doctor Gustav, claimed his underwear kept him warm.

JAMES, Jesse, an American westerner who murdered, stole, and
appeared in paper novels for the benefit of the messenger boy,