Word: wits
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...heritage of Labiche has been divided among M. Georges Feydeau, M. Gandillot, M. Alexandre Bisson, and M. Courteline. Of these, Courteline seems to have the most talent. He is a writer of considerable power, with a copious and spontaneous wit. The military officer is one of his stock characters, but he has not the tact, according to M. Deschamps, to treat him with the dignity due him as the protector of his country. "Les Gaietes de l'Escadron" is an excellent parody -- albeit full of philosophy--on the less attractive sides of military life. "Le Train de 8:47," "Boubonroche...
...There shall be three Standing Committees, to wit: a House Committee, a Membership Committee and a Library Committee...
...sense of honor permanent barriers to their union, she insists that he accept her hand. the Major, whose pride had refused all aid offered by his generous friend Paul Werner, refuses to consider himself or Minna bound by a promise given under different circumstances. Minna's quick wit appreciates the position of her betrothed. She determines to act as if she herself were disinherited and had sought protection of him. Accordingly she suddenly takes offence at the Major's words and declares all their friendship broken off. Franziska is then intrusted with the delicate task of explaining this action...
...other contributions, "The Moss Garden" and "Lost or Found" are perhaps the most interesting, partly because of the fact that, although very similar in subject, they are treated entirely differently. The writer of the first exhibits a very decided fund of conversational wit, which in "Lost and Found" is conspicuous by its absence...
Representing your son's classmates at Harvard, we desire to express our deep sympathy for you in the great loss you have sustained. Though he was less widely known than some, his wholesaled and manly good-fellowship, his unfailing wit and good-humor, and his bright, friendly disposition, will cause him long to be remembered by all with whom he came in contact. Yours sincerely, ERNEST R. GREENE, ARTHUR D. WYMAN, GEO. PARKER MILNE, REGINALD FINCKE, JAMES LAWRENCE...