Books and BipedsArgus Books, 1947 - 258 pages "In a word, 'Books and Bipeds' is for the most part a selection of paragraphs from my weekly book column in the "Chicago Sunday Tribune'..." -- foreword. |
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Page 61
... person standing by . Satire is more sympathetic than sarcasm and has its correc- tive uses ; it may point the way to truth . All these , says Dr. Vincent , are instruments to laughter . The professor's favorite specimen of wit is a ...
... person standing by . Satire is more sympathetic than sarcasm and has its correc- tive uses ; it may point the way to truth . All these , says Dr. Vincent , are instruments to laughter . The professor's favorite specimen of wit is a ...
Page 186
... person and kick his cele- brated author downstairs . And he added : " P.S. I always keep my promises ! " O. Henry replied : " Dear Bill - If I worked with my feet I would keep mine , too . " Spelling is Spinach If you are a poor speller ...
... person and kick his cele- brated author downstairs . And he added : " P.S. I always keep my promises ! " O. Henry replied : " Dear Bill - If I worked with my feet I would keep mine , too . " Spelling is Spinach If you are a poor speller ...
Page 204
... person for his triumph . It would have pleased him . Invisible People It was delightful , and a bit startling , to meet two of the most elusive characters of literature , face to face , the other evening . They sat across the aisle from ...
... person for his triumph . It would have pleased him . Invisible People It was delightful , and a bit startling , to meet two of the most elusive characters of literature , face to face , the other evening . They sat across the aisle from ...
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