A Dinner for Historic Celebrities
The Guests
He who refused the crown of England.
—Cromwell.
The conqueror of Napoleon I.
—The Duke of Wellington.
He who escaped from his foes by reversing his horse’s shoes.
—Israel O. Putnam.
He who owed his good fortune to his cat.
—Dick Whittington.
The inventor of printing.
—Guttenberg.
The captive king whose hiding place was discovered by his troubadour.
—Richard Coeur de Leon.
A sly one.
—Fox.
The kernel of the peach.
—Pitt.
Minister to George II.
—Walpole.
The author of Poor Richard’s Almanac.
—Benjamin Franklin.
The Menu
Soup—The mainstay of the Chinese. Rice.
Fish—A color. Blue Fish.
Roast—The pride of Old England. Roast Beef.
Vegetable—A porridge and an apartment. Mushroom.
Game—A nut cracker.
—Squirrel.
Salad—Part of a house and a letter. Celery.
Pudding—A summer residence. Cottage.
Cake—What variety gives to life. Spice.
Fruit—From an historic tree. Cherries.
Wine—The kind of invitation one likes to receive. Cordial.