HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the care of the plate.
ANTIPATHY, n. The sentiment inspired by one's friend's friend.
HYDRA, n. A kind of animal that the ancients catalogued under many heads.
WASHINGTONIAN, n. A Potomac tribesman who exchanged the privilege of governing himself for the advantage of good government. In justice to him it should be said that he did not want to.
The covers of this book are too far apart.
RAILROAD, n. The chief of many mechanical devices enabling us to get away from where we are to where we are no better off. For this purpose the railroad is held in highest favor by the optimist, for it permits him to make the transit with great expedition.