| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Ar’temus Ward. | | |
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A showman, very cute, and very American. The hypothetical writer of the essays or papers so called, the real author being Charles F. Browne. | 1 |
Being asked if his name was Art mus or Art mus, he wrote on his address card:— | 2 |
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| “Don’t bother me with your etas and short e’s, |
| Nor ask me for more than you have on my card; |
| Oh! spare me from etymological sorties, |
| And simply accept me as Artemus Ward” | |
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 Which, however, leaves the pronunciation of “Ward” doubtful. | 3 |
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