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...pardon, sir, - no harm meant. Proceed to expound the horns of your dilemma...
...raise; and if you wish to, reader, you can see us. We intend to teach all men how to recognize and identify all other men; and, as the most rudimentary form of identification is that which is made possible by externals, - peculiarities of dress, manner, and speech, - we will proceed to lay down a few rules, and touch upon a few points which will be found invaluable for the beginner in this branch of the subject. In the first place (this is a fundamental, as Cromwell would have said), never take a man at his own estimate of himself...
Bearing in mind these few principles which I have stated thus abstractly, you must proceed to the practical application of them. Take the first principle, - that of appropriation. If you see any thing in dress or manner that strikes your fancy, make it your own; but always cum grano mutationis. Flatter your model by a resemblance; do not offend him by an identity. Let him think that the variation means superior excellence on his side; be satisfied with knowing, yourself, that you have changed only to improve. Enough on this score. Your inborn qualities will either make...
...will find all the seats occupied by private tutors and now and then an unfortunate waitress sandwiched in between them. The car for real enjoyment, though, is the half-past one car. This is known as the "guff-car;" it is often chartered by private parties, who proceed at once to clear out those who have dared to take a seat before them. No reserved seats, but in order to get one you must roll down Cambridge street as far as Charles. This car is a great favorite with the "Port gents," Tommy "the pusher," and his gang...
...mere support, - "Ah yes!" they exclaim; "it is the post and not the box that has scores of times offered us a friendly support." - "What?" - "Why?" - But their blushes warrant us in not pressing the point. Having thus triumphantly put to flight all these mistaken individuals, we can again proceed, with the mail-box as our theme...