Evening star., 1909-07-18
WITH ,c3VMN1ERCROMID

off the stage could be as nice as a man
on the stage"
Il should say not" comes the answer
On the other side Of him sits u fieshv
woman who persists i'm occupyiny half OF
his seat with her elbow Now another
woman would soon relegate the elbow to
its proper position. but he Is giarcd down
if he much as squirms He is an IN
terloper. Not for him are the privileges
granted TO his fair contemporaries.
"0h. Ethel. he looked right at me when
he said that killing line about hopeless
love- eNclaims voice over his shoulder.
and the fieshy incubus founces and says
to her neighbor:
Did You ever hear OF such stuff.''
Most of the fans carried at the matinecs
are of the handle variety and their ma
in motion they are ncid up before the
right shoulder during tense moments. and
the view OF the unfortunate behind in
line is totally obstructed
Madam" begged short woman who
was seated behind tall woman holding
a fan In this manner, will you kindly
put your hat back and remove your
FAM The tall woman glared and NUT
tered something not at all complimentary,
but she lowered the fan. Would a man
have dared?
Even on the hottest days the matinee
crowds have the knack of looking cool
and comfy
In the crowd attendant upon the re-
there were many things 10 interest and
amuse. young couple stood out I'm the
middle of Pennsylvania avenue holding
hands in the most approved fashion, so
intent upon the parade that they did not
hear the remarks Of the spectators for
some time. When at last they did be-
come conscious Of the merriment around
they only frowned little, and. then.
smiling at each other. took a frmcr
grasp and returned their attention to
the sights.
Wouldn't that jar your" said a girl
to her steady"
We'll. it don't seem to jar them none.'
he returned. He was right.
Two little boys with not over-clcan
faces stood at the corner of 7th street.
do you know what I'd ruther have
N anything else. jimmy" said one.
NO. but I know what I'd ruther
have" returned Jimmy.
WHAT
a automobeel, that's what"
Il wouldn't. I'd ruther- have"
Firecrackers!" cried shrill feminine
voice. "Oh. yes. indeed. / do think they
are dangerous" and his greatest wish
was lost.
The festive nickelodeons always have
their crowds. Not long since a young
woman was sitting in one OF them
JOyliS HtISclI WneH she IelL
something rest upon her shoulder. and
upon turning she was astonshed 10 find
that it was the foot of the man behind
her, who had gone to sleep and took
her for the mantel shelf Annoying. GER
tainly. Rather funny. too. If one has a
keen sense of the ridiculous.
Would you mind removing your hat?"
said the hatless one. politely and the
HATED one gave her a naughty glance.
and replied: Indeed, j would" The
hatless ones escort was obliged to move
up a seat which the hated ones es-
cort perceiving, he took a hand.
spill the lid. Georgie." he instructed
her. Didn't you see the guy behind
had t. move" And she spilled the lid
However. summer crowds are not SO
much annoyed by this or anything else
under the sun. for the simple reason
that it is not worth while in hot wealth
er. To lose ones temper is contrary to
their philosophy 1t makes them warm.
and it's too much trouble, anyway
And there are crowds and crowds We
are in them If not of them, and they
deserve the greatest respect. The sum
mer crowd represents humanity in all i.s
aspects, and there is nothing under the
sun so interesting human nature.
Their motto is Lets be merry and cool.
for tomorrow we scorch!''