George Ade

Ade's Fables George Ade

Every time he sauntered carelessly across the porch, he gave a correct Imitation of a troop of Cavalry going over a Wooden Bridge 43

Father came in and took one look and said: "Not for Mine! I won't stand for any Puss Willow being grafted on to our Family Tree" 83

He was dazed and horrified to find himself suddenly subjected to the demoralizing Influences of the Small Town 119

Nearly every evening the Tradesman would back up to the Student Lamp and put in a delirious half-hour with the Views 155

He liked to tow something that would cause the Oyster Forks to pause in midair and the Catty Ones to reach for their Hardware 193

He tore up the Medal Score, gave all the Clubs to the Caddy ... lifted a grimy Paw and uttered the Vow of Renunciation 237

He talked Numbers to himself as he sped along and mumbled over the important Letters he was about to dictate 281