Salesman.—Neither dry, nor romantic, nor light, nor heavy! What, then, would you have, sir?

Traveller.—A small, portable work; accurate, conscientious, and within everybody's reach.

Salesman.—Ah, sir, we have nothing of that kind; besides, it is impossible to get up such a work.

The Author (aside).—Who knows?


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WONDERS OF POMPEII.