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     ARTIST

    Commonly, the individual long haired and short-suited, having a positive pose and an uncertain income. Often shy on meal-tickets but strong on technique and the price of tripe sandwiches. An artist may be a barber, a boot-black, a Sargent or a Paderewski.

    ATHLETE

    A dignified bunch of muscles, unable to split wood or sift the ashes.

     AUGUR

    One who bored the ancients with prophecies.

    AUTOMOBILE

    From Eng.

     ought to

    , and Lat.

     moveo

    , to move. A vehicle which ought to move, but frequently can't.

     AUTOMOBILIST

    A land lubber on wheels made up to resemble a deep sea diver.

    BABY

    From Grk.

     babai

    , wonderful. Parents are yet to be heard from who don't think theirs is a "wonder."

    A nocturnal animal to which everyone in a sleeping-car is eager to give a wide berth.

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