Flip flap fables; . rotect himself. Make the Skunk Chairman, called down the Pos-sum. The Skunk, hearing his name called, waddled up to-ward the Speakers Stand. The other delegates hastilygave him a wide berth, and his near approach createdsuch an excitement that it ended in a general fight,which raged furiously. When the carnage was over, every delegate lay deadon the field or had made his escape, except the Lion andthe Panther. These two animals eyed each other a moment, thenthe Panther said anxiously: Lets divide the tie. But the Lion smiled blandly, and replied: Not to-daj^, my son. I have
Flip flap fables; . rotect himself. Make the Skunk Chairman, called down the Pos-sum. The Skunk, hearing his name called, waddled up to-ward the Speakers Stand. The other delegates hastilygave him a wide berth, and his near approach createdsuch an excitement that it ended in a general fight,which raged furiously. When the carnage was over, every delegate lay deadon the field or had made his escape, except the Lion andthe Panther. These two animals eyed each other a moment, thenthe Panther said anxiously: Lets divide the tie. But the Lion smiled blandly, and replied: Not to-daj^, my son. I have a Hunch that I amthe better man. This isnt a tie. Its a cinch, and hemade a quick meal of the other survivor. How unfortunate for them that they could not allhave agreed with me! As it is, I shall be obliged to de-clare myself King, murmured the Lion, licking hischops complaisantly. 92 Flip Flap Fables MORAL Dont try to umpire a game among strangers unlessyou have the muscle to back your decisions. ^h FOOLED Hw IFE. Once there lived a Man who flourished under thepatronymic of Racer—Mr. WilHam Racer. He waslarge and bright and very good-natured, and the Boysall liked him. He was a Jolly Loser and consequentlyin great demand at poker games. Mr. Racer owned oneof the Nicest Little Wives. They were greatly Attachedto each other by a Marriage Certificate, but they gotalong very happily. Mr. Racer was not bothered byWifey trying to get Next to his Midnight Sessions withthe Boys, so he liked her first rate. One morning at the breakfast table, Mrs. Racer re-marked : Werent you out rather late last night, William? I expect it was a little late when I came in, Mary,but you know business men cannot always go home whenthey wish. For instance, last night we had an importantMeeting in which many Matters pertaining to Businesswere Discussed, replied William in a frank, honestway. 94 Flip Flap Fables You business men use the queerest expressions, re-marked Wifej, as she buttered another buc
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