"The Vicar's Study Circle is now engaged in considering the teaching of what is known as the 'Higher Criticism.' All interested are invited to attend, whatever sex they may claim to possess."
—Parish Magazine.
The Vicar evidently possesses the open mind so necessary for discussions of this sort.
AS WE SEE OTHERS: A CANDID APPRECIATION OF U.S.A.
The liner de luxe had swung in past Sandy Hook, and the tender had already come alongside with its mail and Press-gang. There ensued a furious race to interview the most distinguished passenger, and it was by the representative of The Democratic Elevator, who got there first, that the Sage, in the very act of recording the emotions provoked by his first sky-scraper, was abordé.
"Mr. Punch, I guess?" said he. "Pleased to meet you, Sir. And what do you think of the American nation?"
"Shall I tell you now," asked Mr. Punch, "or wait till I've actually seen it?"
"Right here," said the interviewer, and drew his note-book.