XV.
When an ostrich is pursued he conceals his head in a bush; when a man is pursued he conceals his property. By instinct each knows his enemy’s design.
XVI.
There are two things that should be avoided; the deadly upas tree and soda water. The latter will make you puffy and poddy.
XVII.
This list of things to be avoided is necessarily incomplete.
XVIII.
In calling a man a hog, it is the man who gets angry, but it is the hog who is insulted. Men are always taking up the quarrels of others.
XIX.
Give an American a newspaper and a pie and he will make himself comfortable anywhere.