When it was taken by the bailiff.

Than thou didst give I bring back less;

But hear the truth, without more dodging—

The landlord’s been with a distress,

And positively cleared my lodging.


CONS. BY O CONNELL.

What English word expresses the Latin for cold?—“Jelly”-does (Gelidus).

Why is a blackleg called a sharper?—Because he’s less blunt than other men.

Why is a red-herring like a Mackintosh?—Because it keeps one dry all day.