Yes, it’s excellent exercise.

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Dear Captain Billious—I have been married a few months and my hubby is always saying our baby is a much abused creature. What do you think he means?—Mrs. Guey.

He probably means that your darling baby gets a bust in the mouth every hour or so.

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Dear Captain Bull—Do you like cocktails?—Ana Monyous.

Yes, I should say so. You finish the answer.

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Dear Captain Bill—I’ve often heard the toast: “To George Washington, first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Do you think he was always first?—Willie, age 12.