a king of Spain who, with an armada to press his suit,
endeavored to marry a queen of England. Both the suit and the armada
were left in the bay of Biscay, and the queen an old maid. Ambition: To
the Inquisition with all Englishmen. Motto: Faint heart never won fair
lady. Address: Spain.

PINAUD, Edward, discoverer of the only thing which would have saved your
hair.

PINKHAM, Lydia, of vegetable compound fame. Made a fortune out of
advertisements, little boxes of pills, and women who believed what they
read.

PIPER, Peter, famous picker of pickled peppers. Also held accounts
against many people. Caused considerable worry to his creditors.

PITMAN, Isaac, discovered a method of making political speakers more
careful of what they said. His invention has secured wealthy husbands
for many a pretty and poor stenographer.

PLUTARCH, the only man who had more lives than a cat.

PLUTO, boss of the underworld until Old Nic got on the job. Also the
manufacturer of a morning beverage.

PLUVIUS, E., was the fellow who always made it rain when you wanted to
wear your new hat or go to a ball game.

POE, Ed. A., an American poet who specialized in ravens and cold chills.

POINCAIRE, Raymond, a Frenchman who has a splendid opportunity to get
out of this book.

POLLUX, Leda's other twin. (See Mother and Brother.)

POLO, Marco, F. R. G. S., traveler, discoverer, and lecturer. Began
expeditions from Venice. Discovered China, Japan, and the Orient.
Returned to Venice and Doctor Cooked his neighbors. He is supposed,
however, to have visited the countries, as he produced a pair of chop
sticks, a Chinese laundry, and some Japanese lanterns. These were
accepted as proofs by the University of Venice. Ambition: The north
pole.

POMPADOUR, Madame, coiffeur, Queen of France. Said to have been a peach.
Was a great friend of Louis XV, and helped make the dances at Versailles
a success. Ambition: Plenty of hair. Recreation: Versailles. Address:
See Louis. Clubs: Anti.

POWELL-BADEN, Robert S., a warrior who retired from service and invented
soldiers to be shot when the next big war comes along.

PROCRASTINATOR, T. H. E., an extinct man who believed in the doctrine
of To-morrow. He was a thief, but was never convicted. Ancient records
state he invariably had an excuse for present inactivity, but would
promise results the following day. Was a close friend of Failure. Put
off everything except Death, and even did his best to keep him a