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- Household Decoration
Mantel ornaments for domestic cheer. - I don’t think married life is ever happy, anyway
“I don’t think married life is ever happy, anyway.” “Then, why don’t you divorce your husband?” “I’d rather quarrel with him than with strangers.” - I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other
“I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other.” “What did you talk about?” “I talked to the poet about money and to the millionaire about the intellectual life.” - In the Clouds
- It’s perfectly awful the way you continue to flirt with your old sweethearts
He: It’s perfectly awful the way you continue to flirt with your old sweethearts. I don’t believe you love me any more. And yet, before we were married, you told me I was a man of a thousand. She: So you were, my dear, so you were. But I can’t entirely forget the other nine hundred and ninety-nine. - Keeping Neutral
- Ladies and Gentlemen
- Leap Year
He: You never compliment me any more on my appearance. She: Oh, charming! Charming! Charming! - Looking over his latest investments
- Meeting her sister's city friends
- Mobilizing for the summer campaign
- Our uncharted coast
Very dangerous. - Out of Work
- Present plight of the European Debutante
- Sarah, what is that I smell
Skimpy Mistress (scenting unaccustomed delights): Sarah, what is that I smell? Undernourished Maid of all Work: I think it must come in from next door. - Seventh Inning - Everybody up
- Studies in Expression
Making it a jack pot. - Studies in Expression
Reading the play. - Studies in Expression
Waiting for the flashlight. - Temptation
Just before it’s too late. - That sofa must have been made for two
He: That sofa must have been made for two. She: It’s hardly short enough for that. - That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it
“That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it?” “Sh! Not so loud! He thinks he’s a bulldog.” - The Announcement of her engagement
- The latest craze
- The latest things in mens styles
- The Reason dinner was late
- The Third Generation
- The Wonders of nature
Fond Grandparent: I was exactly like him at his age. - Three hundred dollars for that gown
“Three hundred dollars for that gown! Didn’t you get anything off?” “All I dared.” - Tragic Moments
His fiancée sees Captain von Hoffenfeffer in civilian clothes for the first time. - Tragic Moments
When your mother shows your best girl the door. - Tragic Moments
When your rich aunt arrives unexpectedly and finds you haven’t hung the portrait she sent you at Christmas. - Tragic Moments
Dad is introduced to the man of her choice—“the nicest, sweetest thing in all the world." - Tragic Moments
Which shall be her sphere? - Tragic Moments
The Rev. —— reads his latest comedy to his niece. - Tragic Moments
Strong-minded Lady (on meeting the bride and groom): I trust you will be as happy as we have been. - Tragic Moments 9
The one night a week that he dines at home. - Tragic Moments
A susceptible young man trying to make up his mind which way to turn. - Tragic Moments
Something wrong somewhere—time 8.55 and still waiting for dinner to be announced. - Tragic Moments
The first stormy night in the cottage you have rented for the summer. - Tragic Moments
Trying to be appreciative while the author of the verses looks over your shoulder. - We have had a terrible scrap
He: We have had a terrible scrap. “And I came out ahead.” “No. I did. You accepted my apology.” - When Grandpa thinks of his mother
- When they get their rights
“It’s only fair to warn you that my son has never had a father’s care and doesn’t know the first thing about housekeeping.” - When women vote
Mrs. Jones officially notified of her election as sheriff. - Who is that tramping around overhead
He: Who is that tramping around overhead? She: Oh, that’s only papa. He always gets restless towards morning. - Why aren’t you ready, Isabel
“Why aren’t you ready, Isabel? You know very well the opera begins at eight-fifteen.” “Oh! Gracious! I forgot all about it. I’ve been so busy writing this article on preparedness.” - You don’t mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work
“You don’t mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work?” “But, Auntie, dear, poor people are so monotonous.” - A dog's life
- A Saving Grace
“Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday.” “But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once.” - A Story from the Front
- A tragic moment for Smyth
A tragic moment for Smyth (who married for a home) Mrs. S. (who has the money) objects to the size of his tailor’s bill. - A widow
Little Sister: A widow? What’s a widow? Big Sister: A lady what’s had a husband and is goin’ to have another. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep the mouth closed. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Never by any chance stay at home. - Advice to the mentally feeble
By all means marry for a home. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Go back to the stable as soon as possible - Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep out of politics. - All sorts of pups
- All women look alike
The plump one complains that the modern fashions make all women too much alike.