[The Lion’s Mouth] A sock on the jaw–French style Adjust Share By James Thurber, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Fighting (Psychology) France Humor Verbal self-defense Violence More from James Thurber Wraparound War is hell Self-Portraits and Self-Appraisals Drawings never before published Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > February 1926 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close