Show HIS DOG ATE UP THAT PAGE Why the Orator Could Not Tell Just When the He Described Described Described De- De scribed Would Arrive When the speech had at last been concluded an old man who had been listening closely and taking notes stepped forward and shook the orator by the hand and said Sir that was a noble speech of yours and y you u must have noticed me leading the vociferous applause from time to time 7 Yes I did A noble speech sir and It went right to the heart of every man on the grounds Patrick Henry couldn't have done better In his days Thanks for the compliment But I 1 should like you to explain afew a afew afew few things You said the day was coming when th the poorest among us ua would be the equal of the richest manIn man manIn manin In the land Yes t 1 When hen there would be no moro more taxes to pay No no more more When every man among us would own his own home Yes sir When the cost of living would be bea a mere nothing and no man would have to work over two hours a day Yes When every man would have money motley In his pocket and be equal before before be fore fore the law and when we ve would need neither nether arm army nor navy to keep the peace of the world orld 7 Yes I said all those replied re r replied re- re plied the orator Then I want to ask you when they they're J. J re e going to happen 1 I When sir when sir when 7 Um I cant can't Just tell you sir My dog unfortunately unfortunate unfortunate- ly ate up that page of my manuscript and I cant can't tell you until next year ar Pittsburg Dispatch |