6—He must not swear or wear profane neckties.

7—He must be white-coloured American citizen entirely over 21 years age & must be able to write his name in plain business hand.

“Them is duties what a gentleman must do to be a nice Vice-Pres of these U. S.,” I announce it.

“Can not anybody do them jobs without enjoying a strain?” ask Uncle Nichi who is a bore.

“Anybody can do them for a short time,” I dib. “But man what can do them for 4 years without some serious side-steps must be a great hero to some extent.”

“Such a mans is considerably limited by law,” abstract-he.

“Either by law or by nature,” I notate for yawns.

(It shall be my duty to make some weep with eye when Uncle Nichi depart away for dear Japan; and yet I shall live beyond such sorrow.)

Mr. Editor, I have a sad mania about that Vice-President. All American school-books say: “Office of President are highest gift within power of people—office of Vice-President are next door to it.” Office-rent should be very high & stylish in such good neighbourhood.