MANICHEISM, n. The ancient Persian doctrine of an incessant warfare between Good and Evil. When Good gave up the fight the Persians joined the victorious Opposition.

When among the graves of thy fellows, walk with circumspection; thine own is open at thy feet.

THEOSOPHY, n. An ancient faith having all the certitude of religion and all the mystery of science.

PENITENT, adj. Undergoing or awaiting punishment.

REASON, n. Propensitate of prejudice.

PRIVATE, n. A military gentleman with a field-marshal's baton in his knapsack and an impediment in his hope.

To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense.