. Pain, just the same.

     ALPHABET

    A toy for the children found in books, blocks, pictures and vermicelli soup. Contains 26 letters and only three syllables.

     ANCESTORS

    The originators of the Family Tree, a remarkable sex paradox in which the Ann sisters are always the four fathers.

     ANGEL

    A heavenly ineligible, with wings and a harp; or, an earthly eligible, with money and a heart.

     ANTI-ROOMS

    Euphemistic term for Canfield's, New York City.

     ANTI-IMPERIALIST

    A patriot whose conscience works overtime.

     ANTIMONY

    A metallic substance discovered by Valentine in 1450, and now extensively used in the arts—particularly poker.

     APPENDICITIS

    A modern pain, costing about $200 more than the old-fashioned stomach-ache.

     ARGUMENT

    Breaking and entering the ear, assault and battery on the brain and disturbing the peace.

     ARSON

    Derived from the Hebrew. (See

     INSURANCE

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