OSTRICH, n. A large bird to which (for its sins, doubtless) nature has denied that hinder toe . . . . The absence of a good working pair of wings is no defect, for, as has been ingeniously pointed out, the ostrich does not fly.

RADICALISM, n. The conservatism of to-morrow injected into the affairs of to-day.

Think twice before you speak to a friend in need

Accordion, n. An instrument in harmony with the sentiments of an assassin.

RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.

MONUMENT, n. A structure intended to commemorate something which either needs no commemoration or cannot be commemorated.

STORY, n. A narrative, commonly untrue. The truth of the stories here following has, however, not been successfully impeached.