Ma and the Artist's Portrait in September
A narrator recalls when his mother Ma sat for a portrait by an artist in September. Pa reacts with humor and scandal as the family views the finished image, which provokes ridicule from neighbors. Ma forbids public display, while Pa keeps a copy on his wall, and the piece sparks talk of "willful waste."
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Talking Macaulay at Stafford House Society
A lively remark about the wit of Macaulay describes his absorption in learning and eloquence. The Duchess of Sutherland is asked which company he prefers and she quips that he regards all women as interruptions during social dinner at Stafford House.
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Cleaning the Clock by a Young Farmer’s Son
A twelve year old son tried to clean the clock while alone. He took it to pieces and boasted to his father that he had cleaned the clock and had spare works to wake another clock.
One Way to Avoid It
When Carrie was three or four she visited an aunt with her grandmother. The child ate many berries and was warned to stop or she would have a pain under her apron. Delineator. TM
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Electric current can shape facial expression and body motion
A historical note explains how a current between two motor points can induce facial expressions by contracting targeted muscles. It covers looks of dejection mirth sardonic, conceit, and general body movements while noting eyes cannot alter gaze intensity.
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William Returns Home Resplendent as Father Said
William arrives back from college wearing peg top trousers and is teased as a fool. The old major next door remarks that he resembles his father, who had recently returned home and shared the same likeness. William smiles and confirms his father had mentioned this similarity.
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Tennyson Read Verses To Jowett At Master’s Dinner
At Baliol College Jowett hosted Tennyson who, after a guest retired to his room, spoke of writing verses. At breakfast next day Tennyson offered to read them, but Jowett declined saying he had no time for that sort of thing.
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The Absentminded Man and the Familiar Face
An exchange unfolds as two men greet each other with missing memory. The cheerful man recognizes his own borrowed hat and umbrella and reveals the other has forgotten his name as six months pass.
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Deluded Hopes in London Telegraob Excerpt
A fragment from London Telegraob shows Spooner accusing Miss Birdie of disturbing his peace of mind over F turning night into unrest. The landlady’s daughter responds with surprise urging a talk with her mother.
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