THE GATHERER.

"A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles."

SHAKSPEARE.


TOAST.

The Parting toast at one of the old gaming-houses in Marybone was "May as many of us as remain unhanged next spring, meet here again."


EPIGRAM

Translated from the French of Mr. Patris, who composed it a few days before his death. By J.C.