ARGUMENT Breaking and entering the ear, assault and battery on the brain and disturbing the peace.


ARSON Derived from the Hebrew. (See INSURANCE ).


ARTIST Commonly, the individual long haired and short-suited, having a positive pose and an uncertain income. Often shy on meal-tickets but strong on technique and the price of tripe sandwiches. An artist may be a barber, a boot-black, a Sargent or a Paderewski.


ATHLETE

A dignified bunch of muscles, unable to split wood or sift the ashes.