onal engagements, but did not like them, as the contestants
gave him a black eye. He also was responsible for mothers-in-law. Some
roads he made very rough, but C. always was a good guide. At times he
caused pain, but he said it never was his fault. When C. stayed in a
house the sun was always shining. You should be at home when he calls.
Ambition: That sigh. Recreation: Archery. Address: Perhaps you know.
Clubs: None. He prefers the fireside and moonlight nights.

CURIE, Madame, one of the few women who got her name in print without
being a suffragette or an actress.

CZAR. See Russia.

D

DANIEL, ancient lion tamer. Also performed the difficult feat of
remaining in a fiery furnace without his family applying for the
insurance.

DANTE, of Italy, architect of the under world, journalist, lover, and
poor politician. Wrote articles for magazines, but used too much slang.
Later fell in love. The girl (see her) knew what journalists were, and
refused to spoon. Exasperated, he began a bombardment of poetry. That
settled it. D. then entered politics. Soon learned they did not mix
with love and his business. Both he and his manuscripts were banished.
Traveled in Italy in the interests of safety. Posed for his bust
while suffering with a bad attack of dyspepsia. Publications: Poems,
tragedies, and comedies (?). Ambition: To be Beatrice's Romeo.
Recreation: Travel. Address: II via Dante, Florence. Seldom at home.

DANTON, the man who wound up France before the revolution.

DARLING, Grace, a light-house keeper's daughter who showed the world
that a woman may fear a mouse, but not a tempest. One of the truly brave
who did not receive a Carnegie advertisement.

DARWIN, Charlie, a well-known enemy of preachers. He discovered that
many men looked like their progenitors, and proved his theories with the
exception of one link. The clergymen claimed that a chain with one link
missing was no chain, and that D. was a nature faker. Publications:
Origin of Species, a valuable book, even if it does fail to explain the
currency bill.

DAUGHTER, Pharaoh's, an Egyptian princess, who took a bath, and rescued
little Moses from the bull rushes. (See Mose.)

DAVID, King, or "Dave," shepherd, writer, musician, champion sling shot,
and politician. Son of poor parents. Entered army as a volunteer, and
was awarded medals for his attack upon Goliath. Appointed musician
to the royal household. Became friendly with the Prince of Wales an