SEINE, n. A kind of net for effecting an involuntary change of environment. For fish it is made strong and coarse, but women are more easily taken with a singularly delicate fabric weighted with small, cut stones.

Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.

Rome has seven sacraments, but the Protestant churches, being less prosperous, feel that they can afford only two, and these of inferior sanctity.

Cynicism is that blackguard defect of vision which compels us to see the world as it is, instead of as it should be.

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

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Trial. A formal inquiry designed to prove and put upon record the blameless characters of judges, advocates and jurors.