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Show REAL "LIFE IN WASHINGTON." "What's the news?" I said to Brown, "These fine days in Congress town?" And he answered with a frown "Pink teas and poker!" '"But," said I. "what else ia there? The Indian bills? The pension Bhare?" And he said (I thought he'd swear; "Pink teas and poker!" "How's our man getting around?" T thought I'd get his tongue unwound; But he answered as he found "Pink teas and poker!" "But." said I. "there's something more; How's the standing t'ward the Boer?" And he said (I though he swore) "Pink teas and poker!" "How about our eastern map? And Nicaragua bills on tap?" And he answered with a snap "Pink teas and poker!" "But," said I. "you tell me right! What are they doing day and night?" And he said (I thought he'd fight) "Pink teas and poker!" ' Chicago News. |