Age, like distance lends a double charm.
Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings.
When I go abroad I always sail from Boston because it is such a pleasant place to get away from.
Tact is to lie about others as you would have them lie about you.
To babble is to make a feminine noise somewhat resembling the sound of a brook, but with less meaning.
Manuscript: something submitted in haste and returned at leisure.