"What's that?" exclaimed the widow.
"Listen," said Rosabel.
"They could conquer in affairs of love, and either could drive a woman to despair; but neither would do so, for in both the organ of benevolence is immensely developed."
"Did you ever hear such talk?" said the widow. "Dove drive a woman to despair! Well, I wonder what he is going to say about Ned Botts?" said she, as that uncomely individual ascended the platform and seated himself in the chair.
"Perhaps," said Boneskull, with a look of embarrassment, "you might be offended if I were to say what is revealed by the bumps?"
"Not at all," said Botts. "Speak out."
"The organ of destructiveness is very large. This man might commit——"
"What?" said Botts.
"Murder," said Boneskull.