"Is Mr. Smith in the audience?" broke forth the presiding officer. "I am informed that his house is afire."
Forty men sprang to their feet.
"It is the house of Mr. John Smith," added the chairman.
"Thank goodness!" fervently exclaimed one man, resuming his seat.—Everybody's.
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"But are you an American citizen?" angrily demanded the official at the passport office.
"My mother was American"—began the applicant.
"Yes, yes"—