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George Ade

Fables in SlangGeorge Ade Fables in Slang THE FABLE OF THE VISITOR WHO GOT A LOT FOR THREE DOLLARS The Learned Phrenologist sat in his Office surrounded by his Whiskers.Now and then he put a Forefinger to his Brow and glanced at the Mirror to make sure that he still resembled William Cullen Bryan...

Ade's FablesGeorge Ade Ade's Fables THE NEW FABLE OF THE PRIVATE AGITATOR AND WHAT HE COOKED UP Ambition came, with Sterling Silver Breast-Plate and Flaming Sword, and sat beside a Tad aged 5. The wee Hopeful lived in a Frame House with Box Pillars in front and Hollyhocks leading down toward the ...

Knocking the NeighborsGeorge Ade Knocking the Neighbors THE ROYSTERING BLADES Out in the Celery Belt of the Hinterland there is a stunted Flag-Station.Number Six, carrying one Day Coach and a Combination Baggage and Stock Car, would pause long enough to unload a Bucket of Oysters and take on a Cr...