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Show A DIPLOMAT. "And what Is your opinion of America?" Ameri-ca?" they asked the distinguished visitor. vis-itor. "It is undoubtedly the leader of civilization," civ-ilization," he earnestly replied. "Your teeming cities, the great sweep of the western prairies, the grandeur of her mountains, and the prosperity of her citizens, immeasurably astonish me. We should be envious of her advancement advance-ment did we not know her as our friend." "And the women of America?" He smiled, with half-closed eyes. "Ravishing! Such wit!" His eyes glowed. "Such good breeding! So superbly gowned! They have no equal anywhere!" With hasty thanks, the reporters clambered down to their tug and raced off to catch the extra editions, leaving the famous guest to prepare for his first glimpse of our glorious country. Llppincott's. |