I
hate new coats as I do--"
"But, colonel," interrupted mamma, "you did not see the scarlet tray,
and the--"
"Scarlet nonsense," shouted papa; "I believe, if they could, women would
sell their husbands to those rascally peddlers!"
Beauty and the hounds were now pronounced ready. I followed papa to the
piazza, and heard his wrath rolling off as he cantered away.
_HERE'S A MERRY BOOK BY A MERRY MAN_
THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
By MARSHALL P. WILDER
_Author of "Smiling 'Round the World"._
"His book--like American conversation--is made up of anecdotes. He talks
intimately of Richard Croker, President McKinley, President Harrison,
Joseph Jefferson, Senator Depew, Henry Watterson, Gen. Horace Porter,
Augustin Daly, Henry Irving, Buffalo Bill, King Edward VII., Mrs.
Langtry, and a host of other personages, large and small, and
medium-sized. He tells many good stories. We can recommend his book as
cheerful reading."--_New York Times._
"It is replete with anecdotes and observations relating to the
humorous side of life, intimate bits of interesting personalia, and
bright and witty chat concerning things in general.
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