OUT-OF-DOORS, n. That part of one's environment upon which no government has been able to collect taxes. Chiefly useful to inspire poets.

April fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly.

LEGACY, n. A gift from one who is legging it out of this vale of tears.

PERIPATETIC, adj. Walking about. Relating to the philosophy of Aristotle, who, while expounding it, moved from place to place in order to avoid his pupil's objections. A needless precaution - they knew no more of the matter than he.

A man is the sum of his ancestors; to reform him you must begin with a dead ape and work downward through a million graves.

EXILE, n. One who serves his country by residing abroad, yet is not an ambassador.

POLICE, n. An armed force for protection and participation.