" It is a constant wonder to me," said a student of human nature, ""to see how quickly the minds of some men act. _ Thereare people who can decide in an instant what it would take others a long time_ to consider. I met a man the other evening who is that way." "Was he a lawyer? "I don't know; but he had an intellectual grasp that was astounding. I met him in the hall just as he was Teaching for an umbrella. 'la that your umbrella?' ho inquired. 'No.' replied I. ' In that case,' he answered, ' it's mine !' " She: " And why are you afraid to ask papa?" He: " Well, I've asked him for ahr(*i oijsasur sisters already"
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Evening Star, Issue 16676, 7 March 1918, Page 4
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117Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 16676, 7 March 1918, Page 4
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