Dumas' Mushrooms
Sirs:
According to Musician Wolcott (TIME, Jan. 25) of Disney's party, he wanted to borrow an umbrella, drew a picture of it, and the Argentine innkeeper brought him mushrooms.
Many years ago, when old Alexander Dumas was traveling through rural England, he stopped at an inn and wanted some mushrooms for his dinner. He could not make himself understood and drew a picture. You probably guessed it! They brought him an umbrella.
Time marches on!
JACQUES COE
New York City
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