Imaginary Interviews: Jul. 30, 1923

Gustav, King of Sweden: "Through the mail I received a letter as follows: ' Darling, on Monday at 6 p. m. I'll expect you at Odinsplace. I'll wait till 7, but you must be sure to come. Ester.' Looking closely, I discovered the postmark had obliterated the name of a sailor aboard the training ship that bears my name. By my special order that sailor was given a holiday on Monday! "

Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin: " Because I wore a blue sack suit, primrose-colored waistcoat, shabby soft gray hat and loose gloves to...

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