Fiddle, N. An Instrument To

Slang Is A Foul Pool At Which Every Dunce Fills His Bucket, And Then Sets Up As A Fountain.

Martyr, One Who Moves Along The Line Of Least Reluctance To A Desired Death.

Piano, N. A Parlor Utensil For Subduing The Impenitent Visitor. It Is Operated By Depressing The Keys Of The Machine And The Spirits Of The Audience.

Rattlesnake, N. Our Prostrate Brother, "homo Ventrambulans".

In Our Civilization, And Under Our Republican Form Of Government, Intelligence Is So Highly Honored That It Is Rewarded By Exemption From The Cares Of Office.