Opposition, n. In politics the party that prevents the government from running amuck by hamstringing it.

We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.

Suddenly to change one's opinions and go over to another party. The most notable flop on record was that of Saul of Tarsus, who has been severely criticised as a turn-coat by some of our partisan journals.

FICKLENESS, n. The iterated satiety of an enterprising affection.

NECTAR, n. A drink served at banquets of the Olympian deities. The secret of its preparation is lost, but the modern Kentuckians believe that they come pretty near to a knowledge of its chief ingredient.

A book which the Mohammedans foolishly believe to have been written by divine inspiration, but which Christians know to be a wicked imposture, contradictory to the Holy Scriptures.

ANTIPATHY, n. The sentiment inspired by one's friend's friend.