LIMB, n. The branch of a tree or the leg of an American woman.

GUNPOWDER, n. An agency employed by civilized nations for the settlement of disputes which might become troublesome if left unadjusted. By most writers the invention of gunpowder is ascribed to the Chinese, but not upon very convincing evidence. Milton says it was invented by the devil to dispel angels with, and this opinion seems to derive some support from the scarcity of angels.

DEPENDENT, adj. Reliant upon another's generosity for the support which you are not in a position to exact from his fears.

A rabbit's foot may bring good luck to you, but it brought none to the rabbit.

ELECTOR, n. One who enjoys the sacred privilege of voting for the man of another man's choice.

Laziness. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree.

What this country needs what every country needs occasionally is a good hard bloody war to revive the vice of patriotism on which its existence as a nation depends.