From a Tadpole to a Frog

The following article appeared in an unidentified newsprint publication describing an anecdote that demonstrates my mother’s sense of humor. Besides her petite figure and good looks, undoubtedly, this was one of the reasons my dad was attracted to her.

“’Tis said that tadpoles grow up to be frogs in just no time at all, but we hear that when fed vitamins they grow in leaps and bounds. Friday night the Jaycee Jaynes invited their husbands to a dinner-dance at Lake Linge and to the dinner table, Charles L. Davis Jr. carted a little tadpole which just couldn’t be restrained in a saucer with water, determined to have its freedom. Finally, Jean (Mrs. Glenn) Cogswell wrapped the little tadpole up in her napkin and took it outside. She returned a short while later and to the amazement of Charlie and the other guests, presented him with her napkin inside of which was a large frog. Jean assured him that she “fed the tadpole vitamins” while outside, but we hear he and the other guests were skeptical of the story! At any rate there was no lack of entertainment at the dinner table and we’re surprised that someone didn’t end up ordering a nice fresh dish of fried frog legs.”