Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 147, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1911 — Could It Have Been? [ARTICLE]

Could It Have Been?

“Aunt Mary, this is my friend, Mr. Spiffkins.’’ “I’m sorry. I didn’t quite catch the name.” “Mr. Spiffkins.” “I’m really very deaf; would you mind repeating it?” “Mr. Spiffklns.” “I’m afraid I must give it up—it sounds to me Just like ’Spiffkins.’ ” Punch.