Jones Baby and Odd Ballads of Tethered Wit
Fragmentary dialogue and stray phrases depict a comic scene about a baby resembling its father and a quirky exchange on language. The text references borrowing money, an umbrella, and a punning critique of English, framed as a light spoken interlude.
Distant Echoes of a Comic Panel on Perpetual Motion and Love
A fragmented dialogue of characters like Bo and Tot of nice people fearing him and a curious talk on perpetual motion and mortgage interest. The banter touches a tight squeeze for dramatic effect and hints at a stenographer, love letters, and Mamie’s hat trim, all in a breezy lighthearted exchange.
AMBITIOUS JESTS AND JOEY'S GABE IN A COMIC PAGE
A collage of quips and gags on manners and manners of speech. Brief vignettes feature playful exchanges about diamonds, show features, education of monkeys, and mock social mores. Dialogue sketches poke at gossip, pretension, and urban cleverness with quick punch lines.
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de Smythe
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Bobby
Lion
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Wrom
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Papa
Sonny
Mamma
Nave
Glarkly
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