PIPER, Peter, famous picker of pickled peppers. Also held
accounts against many people. Caused considerable worry to his
creditors.

PITMAN, Isaac, discovered a method of making political speakers
more careful of what they said. His invention has secured
wealthy husbands for many a pretty and poor stenographer.

PLUTARCH, the only man who had more lives than a cat.

PLUTO, boss of the underworld until Old Nic got on the job.
Also the manufacturer of a morning beverage.

PLUVIUS, E., was the fellow who always made it rain when you
wanted to wear your new hat or go to a ball game.

POE, Ed. A., an American poet who specialized in ravens and
cold chills.

POINCAIRE, Raymond, a Frenchman who has a splendid opportunity
to get out of this book.

POLLUX, Leda's other twin. (See Mother and Brother.)

POLO, Marco, F. R. G. S., traveler, discoverer, and lecturer.
Began expeditions from Venice. Discovered China, Japan, and
the Orient. Returned to Venice and Doctor Cooked his neighbors.
He is supposed, however, to have visited the countries, as he
produced a pair of chop sticks, a Chinese laundry, and some