Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones.

Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.

General," said the commander of the delinquent brigade, "I am persuaded that any further display of valor by my troops will bring them into collision with the enemy.

Eulogy. Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead.

MOUSE, n. An animal which strews its path with fainting women.

Ability is commonly found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.

Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.