FINANCE, n. The art or science of managing revenues and resources for the best advantage of the manager. The pronunciation of this word with the i long and the accent on the first syllable is one of America's most precious discoveries and possessions.

PHOTOGRAPH, n. A picture painted by the sun without instruction in art. It is a little better than the work of an Apache, but not quite so good as that of a Cheyenne.

LINEN, n. "A kind of cloth the making of which, when made of hemp, entails a great waste of hemp."

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

While your friend holds you affectionately by both your hands, you are safe, for you can watch both his.

GRAPESHOT, n. An argument which the future is preparing in answer to the demands of American Socialism.

PHILISTINE, n. One whose mind is the creature of its environment, following the fashion in thought, feeling and sentiment. He is sometimes learned, frequently prosperous, commonly clean and always solemn.