Word: vagabondism
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...Drat that alarm clock! The Vagabond, lying in bed in a somewhat comatose state of vacuity, vaguely wondered where his left arm might be. He wanted to use that arm, too, as the alarm clock bothered him, and he felt that for humane reasons he ought to be kind to his poor aching head, and shut that infernal buzzer off. But he certainly wasn't going to be able to cope with any alarm clock if he couldn't find his arm. Yes, he remembered, he had missed his left arm last night in the taxi; was it a taxi...
...other evening, while waiting for a friend, the Vagabond picked up an issue of a "humorous" publication sometimes seen about the University. He opened the cover, turned over the page of advertisements, and stared at the first offering...
...Vagabond heard a noise, and his friend entered. He was very glad...
...conservative up here, aren't you?" he asked Uncle Henry. The West Virginia lass said: "Why, I would say red was a very bright color and quite pretty, wouldn't you?" Cousin Arthur stared a little closer at the picture of Captain Frank in the H.A.A. News. Suddenly the Vagabond conceived a way to quiet three birds with one slap. "Pardon me," he said, "I wish to get something. I'll be right back...
...minutes with a little book under his arm. The four proceeded into Section 48, found their seats, and gazed up at the field. While Cousin Arthur studied his new environment, Uncle Henry tested his glasses to learn if he could see the opposite goal post. The Vagabond took advantage of the silence to hand his girl the little book and announce significantly: "This is a football rule book, so that no one will ask questions." The relatives looked at one another, then at the girl. The rule book passed to and fro, and the Vagabond watched the game in peace...