Word: theys
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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The periwigged gallants, for instance, have crude methods of bathing. The great lexicographer Samuel Johnson, whom Peter meets, only "thunders out a few platitudes." And when Peter absentmindedly reaches for a cigaret he finds only a miniature cabinet. On the other hand, he creates a reputation for brilliance simply by...
Cortez. Lionel Atwill and William Faversham, both historic stage wooers, have already this season displayed their best cavalier postures in plays productive of little else (TIME, Oct. 21, Nov. 4). They are now followed by Lou Tellegen, an actor of bearing as lordly as befits a onetime leading man of...
Chauffeurs, colonels, farmers, and a few noble lords, laughed and patted him on the back. Three hundred and twenty-one holders of the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military award, had gathered to dine with Edward of Wales, were waiting to walk in to tables laid in the royal...
After a meal during which Britain's heroes studiously avoided the topic of warfare, talked of their families, their businesses and the Lord Mayor's show which they had just witnessed (see p. 26), Edward of Wales rose to speak. Said he:
"... I have spoken in my time at a number of public dinners and have proposed toasts on almost every subject under the sun. Tonight I speak with considerable embarrassment. ... It is not our national habit to invite men to dine to tell them how brave they are. . . .