The most liberal foreign policy is that of giving grand banquets.
A plenipotentiary should have unlimited powers of cramming.
An embassador has been defined to be, "a man sent abroad to lie for the sake of the commonwealth;" but the definition must be enlarged to express the fact, that he is also a person deputed to a foreign country to eat and drink for the interest of his native land.
The most important diplomatic functions are those of digestion.
SUPPER AT A JUVENILE PARTY.
Alfred. "I say, Frank, arn't you going to have some Supper?"
Frank. "A—Not at present. I shall wait till the Women leave the room."
ONE OF THE JUVENILES AFTER THE PARTY.
Doctor. "Ahem! Well! and what's the matter with my young friend, Adolphus?"
Mother. "Why, doctor, he was at a Juvenile Party last night, and I'm afraid he's eaten something that does'n't agree with him, poor dear!"