"I think fountain pen is the proper name," said the party of the second part.

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FRANKLIN

Franklin, when ambassador to France, being at a meeting of a literary society, and not well understanding French when declaimed, determined to applaud when he saw a lady of his acquaintance express satisfaction. When they had ceased, a little child, who understood French, said to him, "But, grand-papa, you always applauded the loudest when they were praising you!" Franklin laughed heartily and explained the matter.

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FREAKS

'Tis well to seek to be unique,

But being too odd makes a freak.

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