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The Elevator Joke and the Railcar Confession
A public speaking class pantomime ends with a frosh immobile on stage as the professor asks what he represents. The student answers he is imitating a man riding an elevator. In a separate scene two railroad car passengers discuss seating and concern for ladies standing as one notes he feels fine but dislikes sight of women standing.
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