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Show THE BUNGLER. "Bungling diplomacy," said a noted feminist in Los Angeles, "is largely responsible for this cruel war. Nations deliver themselves them-selves into the hands of diplomats who are often incapable of such delicate -work. The result is disaster. dis-aster. "Diplomatic talent is a gift' she. continued "aud therefore a man who receives a responsible diplomatic post solely because for 30 years 'he has successfully manufactured manu-factured household articles and accumulated a big fortune is apt to prove as much of a bungler as the Chicago heiress' husband. " 'We have been married 12 years,' this heiress said, sentimentally, senti-mentally, to her husband 'and not once have I missed baking .you with my own hands a birthday cake, have I, dear 7' " 'No, my darling,' the husband answered, tenderly. ".No, 'my darling Hildcgarde, and I lolc back on those cakes as milestones in my liCe.'" Washington Star, 00 i |